Date: Jul 13, 2026
Location:
Rastatt, DE Hechingen, DE
Company: Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH
Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
We are offering a position within Maquet Cardiopulmonary GmbH in the Operations department at the Rastatt or Hechingen site as a
Project Manager (m/f/d) Operational Excellence
Job Summary
The Operational Excellence Project Manager is responsible for the autonomous end-to-end leadership of complex, high-impact strategic and operational projects across functions, sites, and business interfaces. The role combines advanced project leadership, PMO governance ownership, and Lean transformation capability to deliver sustainable quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) improvements. The position is expected to shape standards, influence stakeholders, manage significant complexity and risk, and translate operational excellence strategy into measurable transformation results.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Project & Transformation Leadership
Lead complex cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives, including New Product Introduction (NPI), from planning through implementation
Define project scope, objectives, governance, priorities, and execution plans aligned with business strategy
Own Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD), managing risks, dependencies, escalations, and resource trade-offs to ensure sustainable outcomes
Operate with a high degree autonomy in complex and ambigous environments
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, implementing structured improvement roadmaps, and delivering measurable business impact
Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies and ensure sustainable improvements through standardization, governance, and performance follow-up
Deliver Lean training and build continuous improvement capabilities across the organization
PMO & Project Governance
Establish and continuously improve project management standards, governance, methodologies, and tools
Ensure portfolio transparency through KPI-based reporting and dashboards while aligning projects with business priorities and governance requirements
Coach and mentor project managers to strengthen project management maturity
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Build alignment across functions and management levels, representing projects in steering committees and management reviews
Manage communication with key internal and external stakeholders while driving decisions and resolving cross-functional conflicts
Technical & NPI Leadership
Lead NPI workstreams from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment between product development, manufacturing, and operational processes
Ensure compliance with applicable technical, quality, and regulatory requirements
Desired profile:
Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
5+ years of project management experience in complex environments
Proven experience leading cross-functional and/or transformation projects
Strong expertise in project management methodologies and governance
Experience working with senior stakeholders and advanced stakeholder management skills
Experience in manufacturing and/or regulated industries preferred
Strong execution mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability for results
Lean and continuous improvement mindset
End-to-end process thinking across functions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead effectively in complex and ambiguous environments
Capability to coach, mentor, and develop others
Fluent in written and spoken English; German language skills are preferred
We offer:
High-quality products in the life-saving sector
Compensation based on the metal industry collective bargaining agreement (IG Metall), 30 vacation days per year, and other attractive benefits
Flexible, family-friendly work hours and remote work options
JobRad and Corporate Benefits (employee discounts)
Career opportunities at a well-known company
Personalized onboarding and professional development opportunities
Modern workplace equipment
About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Are you interested in this challenge? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your contact: Mr. Aaron Brunsch, Phone number: +49 7471 9973 – 706
Application Information
Please fill out our online application form and attach your complete application documents, which should include a cover letter, resume, employment and academic transcripts, and any other relevant certificates. Please also indicate your current notice period and your desired salary.
Equal opportunity is very important to us, so we are committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure an inclusive and supportive selection process.
