Senior Manager Global Transformation (Human)

We move big things and are constantly in motion ourselves. So that it stays that way, we are looking for you. Together we make Europe's leading company for wagon rental and innovative logistics solutions even more successful. We are looking forward to meet you! You can find more information about current job offers at vtg.de/karriere

Senior Manager Global Transformation (Human)
For our headquarters in Hamburg, we are looking for a Senior Manager Global Transformation (Human) to start as soon as possible.Your Mission
You will design and steer VTG's transformation system - translating company and functional strategies into tangible, measurable business outcomes.This role is about setting the organization up for success: defining the right initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment across functions, creating transparency on progress and outcomes, and initiating targeted countermeasures - structurally, financially, and culturally.This is not a PMO role. You will not track milestones or manage project plans. You will own strategic clarity, impact logic, and the overall effectiveness of the transformation.

What are your responsibilities?
Shape Strategy into Impact

• Translate company strategy into clear, actionable functional strategies
• Build and continuously refine a coherent, focused transformation agenda
• Derive initiatives of all sizes with a strong strategic link and defined, measurable outcomes
• Apply rigorous prioritization and challenge initiatives lacking relevance or impact potential
• Contextualize insights from markets, customers, technologies, and macro trends

Own the Transformation Framework

• Take end-to-end ownership of the enterprise transformation framework
• Conduct recurring transformation assessments (e.g., based on the 7S model)
• Identify systemic gaps early and trigger targeted corrective actions

Drive Executive & Advisory Board Dialogue

• Translate complex execution progress into a clear, compelling strategic narrative
• Provide structured updates and decision-ready insights for Advisory and Executive Boards
• Highlight impact outlook, key risks, and critical decision points

What qualifications do you have?

• University degree in business administration, economics, engineering or equivalent academic qualification
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or top-tier management consulting
• Proven track record in defining and steering strategic initiatives with measurable impact
• Strong understanding of value creation and execution trade-offs
• Confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, challenge constructively, and think systemically
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a structured and outcome-oriented approach
• Business fluent in English

How Success is mesaured

• Strategic coherence: Alignment and consistency across initiatives and functions
• Transformation impact: Quality, focus, and measurable contribution of the transformation agenda
• Risk anticipation: Early identification of systemic risks through the transformation framework
• Decision quality: Strength and effectiveness of Executive and Advisory Board discussions and outcomes

What benefits can you expect?

• Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely on a proportional basis
• Wide range of training and development opportunities for both professional and personal growth
• Attractive additional benefits such as meal subsidies, accident insurance, and contributions to company pension schemes
• Mobility benefits including financial support for the Germany Ticket and JobRad bicycle leasing
• Shopping discounts through our Corporate Benefits program
• Fitness and wellness support via membership with Urban Sports Club
• Employee referral program with attractive bonuses
• Health promotion initiatives such as flu vaccinations, back therapy, skin screenings, and psychosocial counseling

Are you keen on tasks that move? Shape the future of VTG with us and experience exciting challenges and genuine cooperation in motivated teams. We look forward to your know-how and your enthusiasm! VTG GmbH • Human Resources
Claudia Stern • Nagelsweg 34 • 20097 Hamburg