Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering, Global Project Office

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Senior Manager, Industrial Engineering, Global Project Office

Role Purpose:

As Global Head of Industrial Engineering – Project Office, you will lead and develop our global project organization for new product industrialization and manufacturing transfers. Your mission is to strengthen technical project leadership, ensure reliable project execution, and drive performance across our international manufacturing network.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & People Development: Lead and develop our global Project Leaders Supply Chain, strengthening their technical expertise, engineering judgment, and ability to challenge cross-functional teams.
• Global Portfolio & Resource Management: Oversee the global portfolio of new product industrialization and manufacturing transfer projects, ensuring transparency on priorities, capacities, resource conflicts, and project commitments.
• Project Performance & Steering: Drive reliable project execution regarding milestones, Start of Delivery (SOD), costs, and risks. Challenge project performance, initiate corrective actions, and ensure effective management reviews and escalations.
• Project Standards & Governance: Continuously improve project management capabilities and ensure consistent application of project procedures, roles, deliverables, and standards.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive effective collaboration with Portfolio Managers, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and global management. Resolve conflicts, challenge decisions, and ensure results are delivered according to Pepperl+Fuchs standards.

Role Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of leadership experience in an international engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally leading technical project managers.
• Strong technical background in electronics manufacturing, industrialization, NPI, or manufacturing transfers, enabling you to challenge technical decisions and project risks.
• Proven expertise in project and portfolio management, resource planning, and project performance steering.
• Strong leadership presence, assertiveness, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented mindset, combined with excellent communication and intercultural skills.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.

Partners in Thinking Ahead

With a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and a firm belief in their abilities, Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs laid the foundation for today's Pepperl+Fuchs Group in 1945 with a small radio workshop in Mannheim. These values remain the cornerstone of our actions and success to this day.

What drives us? The ambition to always stay one step ahead, transforming visionary ideas into reality and actively shaping the future of automation. Today, the Pepperl+Fuchs Group operates in more than 80 countries and ranks among the world's leading companies in industrial sensor technology and explosion protection. Recognized as one of Germany's top 10 most significant medium-sized enterprises, our products and solutions serve a broad range of industries. Whether in renewable energy, the automotive sector, mechanical and plant engineering, the electronics industry, or process industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals—our innovations are at work everywhere.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking motivated talents whose skills and perspectives will enrich our teams and expand our horizons. Apprentices and dual students are equally welcome to join us in continuing the success story of Pepperl+Fuchs.