Senior Global Program Manager - Digital Transformation (d/f/m)
TK Elevator GmbH — Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.
What we expect
TK Elevator aims to be a leader in industrial IoT solutions, data-enabled solutions and software solutions that make our customers and users successful and happy. Jointly with leading technology companies as strategic partners, we have built several digital solutions and our Digital Native Elevator EOX. We will continue this journey - to improve the lives of people everywhere, every day.
You will co-drive this journey with a dynamic and growing team that uses leading technology and works in a truly global setup to solve challenging problems, develop new business solutions and digital products:
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely directly with the CDO directly to design and run transformational programs from tech solutions to communication to training and everything else that is needed to get things done
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, feedback, and requirements and to drive the transformation forward
- Establish strong relationships across the world with our regions and the regional digital leaders to drive transformation and impact
- Support in developing a high-performing management and implementation team
- Program Management:
- Define and develop transformational programs in a crawl, walk run approach
- Lead and drive the execution of complex digital programs from concept to delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful program outcomes
Who we are looking for
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, engineering, etc.)
- You have over 5 years of B2B experience and in parts as a management consultant with strong digital experience (e.g. transformation programs, digital products) in a leading business / digital consultancy
- Strong hands-on experience in working with Agile methodologies in a global B2B setting and in collaboration with existing processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate (verbally and in writing) ideas and complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Solid organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with digital product development, preferably in areas such as software, mobile apps, or web platforms
- A strongly driven pragmatic and hands-on person who is ready to go the extra mile and does what is necessary to make the product a success (ownership mindset)
- Very strong team player - turning teams into high performing teams
What we offer
- Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.
Uwe Hüsken
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/10/24 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Information Technology |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01226 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties
TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.
