WHO WE ARE
You’ve probably already enjoyed our strong brands that we market as the number one spirits company: Havana Club, Absolut Vodka, or Lillet are just a few of our premium spirits that are gaining popularity in Germany. That's why we're always looking for talents to support our success – and celebrate it together with us. Currently, the global team of the Pernod Ricard Group consists of 19,000 employees in 86 countries, and we take pride in the diversity that defines our team. We foster an inclusive work environment where all people are treated equally.
Here in Germany, you'll find a team of approximately 300 employees.
YOUR ROLE IN THE TEAM
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- You lead the end-to-end delivery of complex transformation projects—from scoping to implementation and stabilization—with a clear focus on impact
- You drive structured project planning, execution, and tracking, ensuring clarity on priorities, timelines, and ownership across all stakeholders
- You align Business, Tech, and HQ stakeholders, proactively managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs to keep projects on track
- You seamlessly integrate change management into project delivery, ensuring solutions are not only delivered but fully adopted
- You translate change impacts into clear communication, training, and engagement plans across functions
- You monitor adoption closely and take action where needed, driving course correction to ensure new ways of working are successfully embedded
YOUR PROFILE
- You hold a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- You bring several years of experience in project and change management, ideally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- You work in a structured and proactive way, with a strong ability to connect and integrate different topics
- You communicate confidently and effectively in English (German is a plus), paired with a hands-on and proactive mindset
- You think in solutions and adapt flexibly to evolving project requirements
- You excel in stakeholder management and build strong, trusted relationships across the organization
- You bring strong facilitation and moderation skills, enabling you to guide discussions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
"Convivialité" – the spirit of togetherness – is a core part of our company culture that connects us across borders. At Pernod Ricard, it's not just about collaboration, but also about the fun and passion we bring to our daily work.
We value strong interpersonal relationships, which is why we offer a hybrid working model with flexible hours – giving you the freedom to work in a way that suits you and your team best. Work-life balance is a top priority for us.
Our modern open-plan office in the heart of Cologne is designed around your needs – with focus rooms, phone booths, a Zen room, and more. We foster flat hierarchies, a first-name culture, and regularly host team events to celebrate our shared achievements.
You'll also enjoy the following benefits with us:
- You have all bridge days off, in addition to your regular annual leave (30 days).
- Are you into sports? We offer you Urban Sports Club membership and a leasing offer for Jobrad.
- Your mental health is as important to us as your physical health: In addition to our Mental Health First Aiders, you have access to the EAP (Employee Assistance Program) hotline and Instahelp for confidential support and counseling.
- Apart from discounts on our products, you'll find other exciting corporate benefits with us (discounts, language courses, and more).
- We offer you individual development opportunities tailored to your interests and talents (e.g., through workshops and online courses).
- We provide you with the opportunity to work abroad.
- We support you with a 20% contribution to company pension schemes.
- You're entitled to paid child sick days and paid care days to take time off for family care needs.
- Last but not least: Don't live in Cologne (or within reach)? No problem. We cover your moving costs if necessary for the job.
Sounds good?
Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Germany. Your recruiter for this position is Cindy/Linda.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals – regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, background, or nationality. People with migration backgrounds, people of color, people with disabilities, returnees, parents, and LGBTQ+ individuals are equally welcome. Diversity enriches our team!
For data protection reasons, please submit your application exclusively via our online portal. Applications via other channels cannot be processed.
AGENCY DISCLAIMER
We kindly ask recruitment agencies and service providers not to contact us.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-01Target End Date:
2027-08-31Skills Required
- Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- Several years of experience in project and change management
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Proficient communication in English, German is a plus
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
