Senior Transformation & Performance Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3549 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (33% match). If the code is right — and Springer Nature is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Locations: Berlin, Munich, Utrecht or London (Hybrid)
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 2nd of August 2026
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.
About Springer Nature Health
Health is one of the key segments at Springer Nature.
Springer Nature Health is a leading global medical information and education provider. Working in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare community, Springer Nature Health provides the essential tools to support healthcare professionals in achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
About The Role
Springer Nature Health is pursuing an ambitious growth and transformation agenda - including a significant AI agenda - and is investing in the people and structures to deliver it. We are looking for a (Senior) Manager, Transformation & Performance to help turn our agenda into disciplined execution - keeping a complex portfolio of initiatives on track and contributing to one of the most significant change efforts in the business.
You will report into the Head of Strategy & Transformation and work closely with senior leaders across Springer Nature and Springer Nature Health.
Role Responsibilities:
- Drive growth and transformation initiatives across the programme’s core areas - AI, strategy, go-to-market, product and business model, performance, and people
- Translate strategy into execution — building and maintaining delivery plans, milestones, critical-path tracking, and decision logs that keep initiatives moving
- Support the Transformation Office in maintaining execution discipline, governance cadence, and prioritisation across workstreams
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, holding workstreams accountable to outcomes and timelines and proactively unblocking issues
- Prepare executive- and board-level materials — decks, updates, and recommendations for senior leadership
- Bring AI fluency to the work, with a clear understanding of how AI is reshaping products, workflows, and business models
Essential
- Demonstrable experience, ideally combining business consulting with in-house strategy or transformation work
- A proven track record of working directly with senior management and C-level stakeholders
- Strong command of transformation, strategy and execution — equally comfortable with the slide and the spreadsheet, the vision, the people and the operational detail
- Exceptional communication, coordination, and presentation skills
- A structured, hands-on, self-directed working style, with the ability to thrive amid ambiguity and pace
- Genuine interest in healthcare, life sciences, and AI
- Fluent in English
- Strong change management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bring people along through complex organisational change
- Experience working with multidisciplinary and international teams across different markets and cultures
- Fluent in German or Dutch
- Healthcare, life science and AI sector experience
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
Job Posting End Date:
2-08-2026
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3549 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.