Senior Global Business Manager (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
Purpose of the Role:
Lead & Support global operational excellence projects across field operations by enabling and motivating teams to adopt and implement for improved performance, fully aligned with TKE values.
The role includes facilitating and advancing our core business system, the Global Branch Excellence (GBE) Program, a strategic initiative to elevate Sales & Operational performance, consistency, and scalability across all branches worldwide.
Key responsibilities include conducting maturity assessments to verify implementation of global standards and supporting branches in building focused plans that foster a continuous improvement mindset. Additionally, the role leads and embeds GBE initiatives—such as maturity models, performance scorecards, and branch-level assessments—into branch operations to ensure long-term impact and continuous improvement, while developing and implementing several ad hoc programs on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and support the implementation and follow-up of
Global Branch Excellence (GBE) as well other Excellence programs across all Business Units as well as global ad hoc initiatives. - Facilitate workshops, provide coaching and training, and lead GBE enablement sessions to drive engagement and adoption of business programs.
- Perform branch maturity assessments and coach field teams and branch leaders to improve operational consistency and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and sustainable solutions.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and provide actionable insights for continuousimprovement.
- Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of excellence, safety, and customer focus.
- Conduct coaching calls, review quality performance, and build trust across all levels within branches.
Who we are looking for
- Minimum 5 years of field operations experience (installation, service, or repair).
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong coaching and motivational skills with a hands-on approach.
- Experience in driving change and implementing operational programs.
- Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.
- Proven track record in process improvement, performance management, and change leadership.
- Experience in facilitating workshops, coaching teams, and driving cultural transformation.
- Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems using data insight.
- Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with digital tools for operational performance and reporting preferred.
- Office 365 experience.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust.
- Familiarity with TKE tools, values, and operational frameworks.
- Passion for developing people and improving processes.
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.
Alexandra Dreger
Talent Acquisition
Job details
| Posting date: | 2025/11/25 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Engineering and Site Operations |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01246 |
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.
