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We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.
Who we are
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, including design, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – including multi-brand modernization and service any place, any time. With TK Elevator’s AI and digital solutions 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 €9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. 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
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
Educational Background
- A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Change Leadership, with direct accountability in large‑scale ERP, CRM, FSM and/or end‑to‑end business process transformations
- Proven track record in multi‑country European rollouts within complex matrix organizations
- Deep, hands‑on mastery of structured OCM frameworks (PROSCI / ADKAR / Kotter / PMI or equivalent), applied pragmatically in high‑impact programs
Business & Leadership Profile
- Strong business acumen with deep understanding of enterprise value chains (Sales, Operations, Finance)
- Ability to translate technical and process design into tangible organizational and behavioral outcomes
- Exceptional executive communication skills, including narrative building and senior stakeholder management
- High emotional intelligence combined with assertiveness; confident in managing resistance, activating sponsorship and driving adoption across cultures
Qualifications & Languages
- Change Management certifications (e.g. PROSCI / ADKAR, ACMP CCMP, PMI Change Management) are strongly desired
- Fluent in English
- German and/or French are a strong plus
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:
Educational Background
- A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Change Leadership, with direct accountability in large‑scale ERP, CRM, FSM and/or end‑to‑end business process transformations
- Proven track record in multi‑country European rollouts within complex matrix organizations
- Deep, hands‑on mastery of structured OCM frameworks (PROSCI / ADKAR / Kotter / PMI or equivalent), applied pragmatically in high‑impact programs
Business & Leadership Profile
- Strong business acumen with deep understanding of enterprise value chains (Sales, Operations, Finance)
- Ability to translate technical and process design into tangible organizational and behavioral outcomes
- Exceptional executive communication skills, including narrative building and senior stakeholder management
- High emotional intelligence combined with assertiveness; confident in managing resistance, activating sponsorship and driving adoption across cultures
Qualifications & Languages
- Change Management certifications (e.g. PROSCI / ADKAR, ACMP CCMP, PMI Change Management) are strongly desired
- Fluent in English
- German and/or French are a strong plus
Contact
Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation.
Talent Acquisition
Alexandra Dreger
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
- 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.
Job Reference: ES_ET_EA_IBA_TKE00825
