Project & Transformation Manager (f/m/d)

  • All Posting Locations: Duesseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
  • Job Functions: Finance
  • Date Published: September 12, 2025
  • Ref#: R-96445
  • Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

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About the Role

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at Just Spices in Düsseldorf as a Project & Transformation Manager (f/m/d). In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives, improve company processes, and support the executive leadership team. You will manage cross-functional projects and help align teams within Just Spices and across Kraft Heinz.

Your Responsibilities

  • Post-merger projects: Coordinate integration and collaboration projects. Lead key initiatives with leadership and functional teams, e.g. integrating sales channels, S&OP processes, IT systems, HR projects, or international expansion.
  • Process optimization: Drive change management and introduce new standards for better ways of working, e.g. innovation processes, knowledge sharing, leadership routines.
  • Strategic projects: Lead special projects to grow the business (e.g. internationalization). Prepare presentations and storylines for the Leadership Team and company-wide events such as Townhalls or Kick-Offs.

Your Profile

  • At least 5 years of experience in retail, marketing, or strategy
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Sales, or related field
  • Fluent in English
  • Strong knowledge of business management and business development
  • Confident use of Microsoft, Google, Asana, Miro, and Tableau

Your Qualifications

  • Organized: You manage tasks and priorities effectively
  • Results-driven: You focus on impact and company success
  • Strong communicator: You can engage with different stakeholders
  • Analytical: You work with data and turn insights into clear solutions

What We Offer:

  • A fast-track career that just a few other companies can offer
  • Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
  • A permanent employment contract, because we believe in you right from the start
  • Attractive social benefits & employee benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, corporate benefits and much more)

Our Recruitment Process

After your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to have an initial telephone conversation

with the Talent Acquisition team. If this is positive, the next steps will follow:

  • Vice President Brand and HR Business Partner
  • Head of Technology and Crossfunctional
  • Online-Test
  • Head of HR
  • Everything positive? Then everything is ready for your offer!

Location(s)

Düsseldorf – Just Spices – M&A

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Digital at Kraft Heinz

The
Builders

Our Digital team empowers every aspect of our business.

Discovering what’s next in food using Python, Azure ML and Alteryx. Building and designing apps. Improving our supply chain.

We’re bringing agility to beloved brands across the globe — making life delicious for our customers and communities, today and tomorrow.

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HR at Kraft Heinz

The
Facilitators

People are what makes Kraft Heinz great. Today. And tomorrow.

In Human Resources, we’re finding and developing great talent to continue our legacy. We’re here for every colleague, for their performance and their wellbeing.

Together, we’re helping everyone to grow their own way.

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Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz

The
Makers

Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.

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Marketing at Kraft Heinz

The
Strategizers

Our Marketing team are the voice of our consumers. Connecting the right people, to the right products, with the right messages and campaigns.

We’re the architects of category growth, making sure our brands are front and center — winning the battle for attention in the minds of people everywhere.

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R&D at Kraft Heinz

The
Creators

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.

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Sales at Kraft Heinz

The
Connectors

Our Sales team drives multibillion dollar distribution strategies. And we do this across channels and across the whole world!

We thrive wherever consumers can meet iconic and innovative brands — in retail, on-trade, and B2B. We’re the closest people to our customers, getting our products to the right people, in the right places.

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Hear from
our people

“Kraft Heinz doesn’t just talk about their values, they live it every day.”

Traci
Senior Customer Sales Manager

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Hear from
our people

“The best is yet to come at Kraft Heinz. I’ve experienced the launch of a new purpose, new vision and values. Now I’m seeing all of those things truly take shape and that is very exciting.”

Michael
Associate Director Pension

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Hear from
our people

“The best thing about working at Kraft Heinz are the benefits and opportunities for growth and career development.”

Manetta
Talent acquisition Specialist

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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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