Senior Expert Lean & Learning (m/f/d)

29 countries. Around 49,000 colleagues. 70,000 pharmacies supplied and millions of patients: Join PHOENIX! Support us in supplying the people of Europe with medicines and healthcare products quickly and reliably - and experience a job that is as diverse as it is important. Where you can proactively master challenges, implement ideas and drive change. Look forward to pure variety at a successful, future-proof family company, the market-leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Germany and at the same time the best integrated healthcare provider in Europe.

As Senior Expert Lean & Learning (m/f/d), you will be part of the Group Talent Learning & Development team and play a key role in shaping PHOENIX’s Flagship Academies in Lean, GenAI, and Leadership. In close collaboration with business stakeholders across countries, you will define academy governance, develop effective learning concepts, and, for the Lean Academy, support the adoption of Lean methodologies in daily operations throughout the business.

The position is based at our headquarters in Mannheim.

Your Tasks

• Define and implement governance, structures, and strategic alignment for the PHOENIX Flagship Academies, and develop clear roadmaps, learning pathways, and certification models.
• Drive the setup, technical implementation, and continuous improvement of the Academies in close collaboration with business stakeholders and our LMS team.
• Design engaging and modern learning concepts, including blended learning formats, and advise stakeholders on learning methodologies and instructional design.
• Co-develop Lean training programs and support the adoption of Lean practices across the organization while fostering a strong learning culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Track participation, progress, and program effectiveness to ensure measurable learning impact.
• Maintain a consolidated overview of Academy activities across countries, gather feedback, and share best practices and learning insights.
• Provide clear and consistent communication through regular updates and reporting to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and ongoing improvement.

Your Profile

• Proven experience delivering Lean training in a corporate environment, supported by a relevant Lean certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt).
• Experience in developing and implementing learning programs or academies, with strong project management skills ideally gained in international matrix organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, combined with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Solid understanding of modern learning methodologies and experience with blended and digital learning formats; familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an advantage.
• Analytical and impact-driven mindset with the ability to translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation or operational excellence initiatives is beneficial.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.
• Valid work permit for Germany and willingness to relocate to the Mannheim area.