Director Business Process Management & Data Governance (m/f/d)

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With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.Job DescriptionRole SummaryAs Head of Business Process Management & Data Governance, you will shape the next evolution of our global process and governance landscape.

Leading a global network of process and data stakeholders, you will ensure that business strategy, operational execution, and technology come together to create measurable business value.Your ChallengeDefine and drive the next stage of our enterprise-wide Business Process Management and Data Governance journey, building on an already established and mature foundationFurther develop the company's BPM & Data Governance operating model, governance structures, roles, and ways of working to support future business growth and transformationEnsure end-to-end transparency, ownership, and performance management across critical business processes and value streamsLead a global community of process owners and governance stakeholders, driving accountability, execution, and alignment across functions and regionsAct as the key interface between business and IT, ensuring that process, data, and technology initiatives contribute to measurable business outcomesDrive Process Excellence initiatives through process optimization, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement methodologiesLeverage Process Mining, Process Intelligence, and digital technologies to identify improvement opportunities, realize business value, and accelerate decision-makingShape the future BPM technology landscape, including the evaluation and implementation of next-generation process management solutions such as SAP SignavioEstablish and mature enterprise-wide Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management practices to strengthen trust in business-critical dataEnable AI-supported business processes and data-driven decision-making by creating scalable governance and high-quality data foundationsFormularbeginnYour ProfileEducation: Successfully completed studies in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology or similarExperience: Several years of leadership experience in Business Process Management, Process Excellence, Data Governance, Operational Excellence, or a comparable transformation environmentExperience:Proven track record of developing Business Process Management Organizations, governance models, or enterprise-wide process management capabilities in international organizations, ideally in a matrix organizationStrong understanding of end-to-end process management and operating model design, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, retail, or similarly process-driven environmentHands-on experience with Process Mining, Process Intelligence, process automation, or related digital transformation initiativesStrong expertise in BPM methodologies such as BPMN (business process model & notation), Lean Management, Six Sigma, or comparable frameworksSound knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality Management, and Master Data Management frameworksFamiliarity with BPM platforms such as SAP Signavio, Celonis, ARIS, IBM Blueworks, or comparable solutionsLanguage Skills: Fluent English skills, further languages are an advantagePersonalty:Ability to lead cross-functional stakeholder networks and drive impact through collaboration & influence rather than direct authorityStrategic mindset combined with the ability to translate concepts into sustainable execution and measurable business impactExcellent communication, change management, and stakeholder management skillsDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA.

We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you.

Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.Social BenefitsTrust-based working hours and 30 days of annual leaveOpportunity for hybrid working (1 day/week mobile work possible, with children below 12 years up to 2 days/week mobile work possible)Everyone Has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional growth and career developmentOn-site cafeteriaReserved places at a nearby private daycare center (for both children under and over 3 years of age)Modern company pension scheme to complement your statutory retirement benefitsAdditional private health insurance coverage (e.g., dental insurance)A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits portal (e.g., travel, fashion, insurance, and more)Public transportation subsidyJob bike leasing program (JobRad)Are you full of ideas?

HomeCareerJob Vacancies Ludwigsburg, Germany | Information Technology | Managers | Unlimited | September 4, 2026 As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water.

Rather than building BPM from scratch, you will build on an already established foundation and define the next maturity level for process excellence, data governance, and AI-enabled business transformation. You can reach us at TalentAcquisitionGermany@mann-hummel.com. Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something?

Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.