Global Manager Project Management Office (m/f/d)

As Global Manager Project Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in shaping how Project Management is executed across our global organization. You will drive common standards, methodologies, tools and governance, while creating transparency across our project portfolio and supporting effective project execution. Working closely with Project and Program Management and a broad cross-functional stakeholder network, you will connect people, processes and tools, promote best-practice sharing and drive the continuous development of our global Project Management approach.

• Lead and further develop the global Project Management Office and drive standardized project management processes, methods and tools across the organization

• Establish and maintain effective PMO governance, project status reporting and review structures

• Ensure transparency across our global project portfolio and prepare aggregated portfolio reporting

• Act as key owner for relevant Project Management tools, including Planisware, and drive their effective use and continuous improvement

• Provide methodologies, templates and best practices and actively promote lessons learned across the global Project Management community

• Work closely with Program Management and other key functions to ensure consistent standards and continuous improvement

• Support sponsors, steering committees, Project Managers and project teams as a trusted partner in successful project execution

• Ensure Project Management standards are aligned with relevant product lifecycle and quality requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable field; PMI certification is an advantage

• Several years of relevant professional experience in the automotive or industrial environment

• Several years of solid Project Management experience, ideally combined with experience in a PMO or responsibility for PMO-related initiatives

• Proven experience in project or functional leadership, ideally leading interdisciplinary teams in an international environment

• Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes and tools, including both classical and agile approaches

• Sound understanding of project planning, controlling, reporting, risk management and lessons learned

• Experience with Project Management tools and systems; knowledge of Planisware is an advantage

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels

• International mindset and proven experience working in global and cross-functional teams

• Strong focus on quality, results, ownership and collaboration, combined with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement

Application from people with disabilities are welcome!