Global Head of Center of Excellence (CoE) and Projects (m/f/d)

Your Role at CGM

As a market leader with operations in 19 countries and more than 9,000 committed employees, CGM offers a dynamic and innovative environment rich with opportunity. With your dedication and passion, you have the chance to make a lasting and meaningful impact.
Together, we are shaping the healthcare system of the future. Join us in our mission and be the difference – for a world where knowledge saves lives.

Do you possess a strong passion for advancing global HR strategies and processes? Are you adept at translating strategic concepts into tangible, enterprise-wide solutions – with a clear focus on efficiency, innovation, and long-term viability? If so, we would be pleased to meet you.
As a strategically positioned Global Head of Center of Excellence (CoE) and Projects (m/f/d) you will assume a pivotal role in the design and execution of impactful international programs and initiatives in the areas of leadership development, talent management, learning, skills and performance management, as well as other key CoE-related domains.

Your Contribution

• Global HR Initiatives: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of forward-looking, global HR solutions – with a focus on culture & mindset, leadership development, performance and potential management, and employee engagement – fully aligned with CGM’s strategic objectives.

• O rganizational & People Development: Drive the implementation of an integrated global development approach encompassing structured onboarding, innovative leadership development programs, and learning strategies. Provide functional coordination with Senior HR Business Partners to ensure cohesive and effective talent development across the organization.

• Technology & Systems: Oversee the strategic and operational management of the Workday HR management system, ensuring continuous enhancement to promote efficiency, automation, and process excellence.

• C ompensation & Benefits: Design and implement globally competitive, transparent compensation and grading frameworks aimed at employee retention, talent advancement, and external market competitiveness. Safeguard a fair, sustainable, and performance-driven total rewards strategy.

• S takeholder Collaboration: Maintain close and trusted partnerships with executive leadership, senior management, and global HR teams to ensure all HR initiatives are fully aligned with CGM’s overarching business goals.

• R esource Management & Impact Measurement: Assume responsibility for budget and performance management, establish robust performance monitoring frameworks, manage external partners, and oversee key performance indicators (KPIs), driving ongoing optimization and effectiveness.

Your Profile:

• A degree from a recognized university, ideally with a concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

• Extensive, proven leadership experience in a strategic HR role within a global, matrixed organization – preferably in the software or technology sector.

• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and scaling global HR strategies that deliver lasting transformation and directly impact both organizational and talent development.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proven ability to inspire diverse, international teams, drive change, and execute innovative HR concepts with measurable success.

• Business-fluent English proficiency, both written and spoken, enabling confident communication in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Strong intercultural awareness, strategic foresight, and willingness to travel internationally to support global HR transformation and cultural evolution.

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Mobile Work: Hybrid work model with two remote days per week and three on-site.

• Attractive Locations: Our offices offer fully equipped workspaces, as well as regular company events such as summer festivals and Christmas celebrations.

• Development: Our in-house academy and a broad network of external training partners support your continuous professional growth.

• Health & Well-being: Health is our top priority! Our on-site cafeteria offers a selection of delicious and healthy meals every day, and our fully equipped fitness studio welcomes you for various weekly courses (both online & offline).

• More Benefits: The kindergarten on our CGM campus in Koblenz helps employees better balance their work schedules. Additionally, we offer corporate benefits, bike leasing options, company pension schemes, and much more!

Diversity is part of CGM! We welcome your application regardless of disability, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Convinced? Apply now online with your meaningful application documents (including salary expectations and earliest possible start date).