Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) People and Culture, International

People and Culture, International | Bielefeld | Start date: as soon as possible | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You lead end-to-end People & Culture projects across topics such as talent development, employee engagement, cultural transformation and HR digitalization. In close collaboration with HR and business stakeholders, you define clear project scopes, objectives and success criteria.
• You take ownership of project planning, timelines, budgets and resource allocation, ensuring smooth coordination across functions and effective collaboration between HR, leadership and business units.
• You support the design and implementation of key People & Culture initiatives, including performance management, learning and development programmes, DEI initiatives and workforce planning, ensuring high-quality and sustainable outcomes.
• You actively drive change management and communication activities, identifying risks related to organizational change early on and defining appropriate mitigation measures.
• With a strong focus on data, impact and effectiveness, you track and report on project progress and relevant KPIs (e.g. engagement, retention and capability development), using insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• You ensure that all initiatives are aligned with the overall People & Culture strategy as well as the company’s values and culture.

WHAT YOU BRING

• You hold a completed master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (ideally with an HR focus), Organizational Psychology, Communication or a comparable field.
• You have several years of experience in project management within HR or organizational development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering people-related or HR transformation projects.
• You have a solid understanding of core HR processes such as talent management, learning & development, engagement and culture, and you are confident in applying change management methodologies.
• You are experienced with HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms; experience in HR digital transformation or HR technology implementations is a strong advantage.
• You demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and communicate confidently and effectively with HR teams, senior leadership and business partners at all organizational levels.
• You are fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage. You enjoy working in an international environment and are open to occasional business travel.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Attractive remuneration
• Flexible work models & mobile work
• 30 days of vacation plus Special vacation at Christmas & New Year's Eve
• Onboarding and professional development opportunities
• Excellent employee restaurant and discounts in the Dr. Oetker Shop
• Events and celebrations ​
• Sports, health and fitness offers
• Pension plan, Sabbatical and JobRad
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), this offers professional support in all situations, such as assistance with childcare, finding au pairs, and advice on care services
• Daycare cooperation for children, holiday childcare and laundry service