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What people say about the Greiner Professional program

Current and former Greiner trainees have their say and tell us how they experienced the program.

Current trainees and alumni on the Greiner Professional Program

Florian Hilger | Alumni 2022-2023 | GPP - International Business
Florian Hilger, Alumni GPP – International Business

Current position: Executive Assistant to the CEO, Greiner AG

Why did you choose the GPP?

The trainee program offered me the opportunity to get to know the different divisions of Greiner and at the same time to prove and develop my skills and strengths in various projects.

Looking back, what was your highlight in the GPP?

The development of a cross-divisional network and the opportunity to gain an insight into areas of responsibility that do not correspond to my original training.

My highlight is that as a trainee you work as part of four different teams on a variety of tasks within 18 months - which offers a great development opportunity, but also requires flexibility and adaptability.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

I would recommend the GPP to all graduates who are looking for a professional career in an international industrial environment and are willing to look beyond their own area of interest. The starting point for this can be technical, business or interdisciplinary courses of study. It is important that you personally have flexibility, motivation and the ability to work in a team - in this case, the GPP is the right place for you.

Melanie Rohrhofer Alumni 2021-2023, GPP – International Business

Current position: Expert Group Risk Management, Greiner AG

Why did you choose the GPP?

It was already clear to me during my studies that I wanted to work in an international company. As I wasn't sure about my career direction, I opted for the Greiner Trainee Program, which gave me an insight into different departments and divisions within Greiner.

Looking back, what was your highlight on the GPP?

My highlight during the traineeship was the internationality during the 1.5 years. I was able to spend two periods abroad (4 months in Switzerland and 2.5 months in Germany) and take part in two business trips to the USA and Poland.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

I can recommend the GPP to all those

  • who do not yet know exactly which direction they would like to develop in
  • who want to get to know a company in a short space of time
  • who enjoy working with people all over the world.
Marlene Haiberger Trainee, GPP – Digitization & IT

Why did you choose the GPP?

After my studies, the trainee program was exactly the right choice to get my career off to a flying start. I have also always been very interested in IT systems and digitalization.

What do you like best about the GPP?

The GPP offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and thus find your own strengths and interests. The program also allows you to get to know the different divisions of Greiner and work with a wide variety of colleagues and departments.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

Anyone who is open to new things and wants to use this unique opportunity as a career starter.

Ines Jansta Alumni 2022-2023, GPP – Information Security

Ines' current position: Specialist IT Governance Risk & Compliance, Greiner AG

Why did you choose the GPP?

I was fascinated by the concept and the course of the trainee program. The different focal points of the stations and working on my own projects in different areas and divisions enabled me to find out what suited me best.

Looking back, what was your highlight on the GPP?

A special aspect for me was that I was seen by my colleagues as a fully-fledged team member who makes a valuable contribution to the team. I worked on current projects, made important contacts across divisions and gained knowledge and skills that will help me to be successful at Greiner in the future.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

Anyone who is interested in the field of information security - whether they are newcomers straight out of school or university or those with existing experience. You can get a taste of different areas and discover your interests and strengths. The trainee program is a unique experience in which the individual interests and strengths of each person are taken into account.

Fabian Hable Alumni 2020-2022, GPP – Information Security

Current position: Expert Information Data Security Analysis, Greiner AG

Why did you choose the GPP?

For one thing, Greiner is widely known as an excellent employer that develops extremely valuable products for society and offers them on the market. Also, at the time, I was still unsure of the career direction I wanted to take. All I knew was that I was very interested in digitalization and IT. The program offered me the perfect opportunity to develop further in this area and expand my skills.

Looking back, what was your highlight on the GPP?

The first highlight was a station where I dealt intensively with augmented reality (AR) in the production area. The task was to develop a training course for new production employees using AR glasses. It was fascinating to explore the possibilities of AR technology and how it can optimize training processes.

The second project that stands out in my memory was the creation of an Information Security Power BI report, where I worked in the IT department. The challenge was to generate a clear report for the management from various sources in order to be able to continuously review and optimize key figures in the area of information security.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

I can recommend the trainee program at Greiner to anyone who wants to develop their skills in IT and digitalization while gaining a broad understanding of the different areas of a successful company.

If you want to work in a great company that values innovation and continuous improvement, this trainee program is for you.

Tommy Wagler Trainee 2022-2023, GPP – ERP

Why did you choose the GPP?

After several years on the user side in sales, I wanted to expand my know-how. The GPP offers me the opportunity to deepen my specialist knowledge with SAP and to develop further in this area.

What do you like best about the GPP?

Working on varied and exciting projects in the various divisions and the opportunity to make important contacts across divisions.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

I would recommend the GPP to anyone who wants to develop further in the SAP area and take the opportunity to get to know Greiner and the various divisions.

Michelle Kapeller Alumni 2021-2022, GPP – ERP

Current position: Expert SAP Applications FI/CO, Greiner AG

Why did you choose the GPP?

While working as a key user in Controlling, I discovered my interest in the world of SAP. The GPP was the perfect opportunity for me to combine my specialist knowledge with new and in-depth SAP knowledge.

Looking back, what was your highlight in the GPP?

The successful go-live of a project that I worked on for months.

Who would you recommend the GPP to?

I would recommend the GPP to anyone in the SAP field who would like to take the step from a specialist role to IT.

 
Our program managers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the various programs.
Contact GPP - International Business & Recruiting
Greiner Professional Program - Johanna Mittermayr-Leeb
Johanna Mittermayr-Leeb | Expert Talent Management Greiner AG
Contact GPP - Digitization & IT
Program Management GPP – Digitization & IT: Philipp Schönegger
Philipp Schönegger | Head of Application Management Greiner Blue IT
Contact GPP - Information Security
Program Management GPP – Information Security - Harald Aichinger
Harald Aichinger | Corporate Information Technology Officer Greiner Blue IT
Contact GPP - ERP
Program Management GPP – ERP - Steffen Wächtler
Steffen Wächtler | Team Leader SAP Applications Greiner Blue IT