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We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.\nAt the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.\nOptimisation Manager International Business Centre\nChipping Sodbury\nSalary £45,000 - £51,000\nOur Chipping Sodbury office is located close to the market town of Yate, offering a range of local amenities and attractions. Set within picturesque rural surroundings, it provides an idyllic and welcoming workspace environment. The location also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to both the M4 and M5, making commuting convenient from a wide area.\nIn addition to the setting, employees benefit from free onsite parking and an onsite café, contributing to a comfortable and supportive working environment.\nThe Heidelberg Materials International Business Service Centre (BSC) provides administrative, transactional and accounting services to in-scope HM companies.\nOur Optimisation Managers combine systems expertise, project leadership, and process engineering to drive standardisation, automation, and business performance. It is an opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, leading cross-functional projects, and delivering lasting process and system improvements at scale\nSubject Matter Expertise\nAct as the recognised Subject Matter Expert for designated systems, processes, and technologies\nProvide expert technical guidance and support on complex process and system changes across multiple countries and/or functions\nSupport international transitions, system deployments, and people development through expert knowledge and coaching\nMonitor system performance, investigate system issues, and drive timely resolution of any platform outages to ensure reliable and uninterrupted service delivery\nEnd to End Process Development\nTranslate high-level business requirements into efficient, end-to-end processes\nEnsure all process and system changes align with global standards and future automation ambitions. \nChallenge existing ways of working and drive the adoption of best practice solutions\nReduce process variation and complexity to create a more standardised and efficient operating model\nDeliver High-Impact Change Projects\nManage project activities from design and testing through deployment and post-golive hypercare\nFacilitate process workshops, stakeholder reviews, and project governance meetings\nMonitor risks, dependencies, timelines, and benefits realisation to ensure successful delivery of small and large scale projects. 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