Process & Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

Process & Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

Location: Köln Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

My client is an internationally oriented company in the financial services sector that is actively shaping its digital future – with modern technologies, clear processes, and a culture that promotes innovation and enables further development. For the Cologne location, I am looking for a motivated individual who will sustainably shape the organization together with two other team members.

We are seeking an independent, structured, and team-oriented personality who enjoys further developing processes, introducing new tools, and visibly driving innovation.

Important note: This role requires fluency in both German and English, as both languages are used daily. Applications from candidates without strong skills in both languages unfortunately cannot be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation & Digitalization: Contribute ideas, observe technological trends, and develop concrete solution concepts.
• Analyze and Rethink Processes: Transform complex workflows into efficient, transparent, and scalable structures with clear optimization potential.
• Evaluate New Tools & Technologies: Assess AI approaches, automation, modern platforms, and develop viable concepts for digital advancement.
• Moderate Workshops & Ideation Sessions: Design formats for collaborative development of new solutions.
• Manage Innovation and Digitalization Projects: Take responsibility for content, implementation, and results from idea to rollout.
• Define & Evaluate Use Cases: Analyze business requirements, clearly describe application scenarios, and assess benefits, efficiency, and relevance.
• Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure structure, transparency, and clear communication between departments and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Your Profile

• Qualification: Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
• Professional Experience: Experience in process design, process optimization, or in the innovation/digitalization field – ideally with an IT focus or from a dynamic, technological environment.
• Work Style & Skills:
  • Very good understanding of process chains.
  • Analytical, conceptual, and structured way of thinking.
  • Strong moderation and communication skills.
  • Enjoyment of visualization, ideation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Personality:
  • Convincing, professional demeanor.
  • Creative, curious, tech-savvy.
  • Independent, responsible, solution-oriented.
  • Enthusiasm for actively driving initiatives and exploring new paths.
• Industry experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

Offer

The Offer

• Varied tasks in a modern, international environment.
• Permanent position in a growing company.
• Close-knit, motivated team with short decision-making paths.
• Individual development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Mobile working (up to four days of home office possible).
• Attractive compensation & benefits:
  • Capital-forming benefits (vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
  • Accident insurance.
  • Corporate Benefits.
  • Deutschlandticket.
  • 30 days of vacation and good work-life balance.
  • Modern workplace in the heart of Cologne.

Interested?

I look forward to receiving your application via email: [Please send your CV and certificates, and state your salary expectations.] I am also available for questions.

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