Global Head of PMO (m/f/d)

at  PA Solutions

The Head of Project Management and CoE PMO* is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of projects within Process Automation Solutions. He/she leads a team of project managers, sets project management standards, and ensures the timely delivery of projects while maintaining quality, budget and customer satisfaction.

• CoE PMO Center of Excellence Project Management Office

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree is preferred
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is required
• Proven experience (10 years) in project management, with 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Proficiency in project management tools/software/standards and a deep understanding of project management methodologies (classic – agile – hybrid)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
• Business-fluent in English and German

YOUR BENEFITS

• Diverse and challenging area of responsibility with a high degree of creative freedom
• Working in a global company with an open culture for new ideas
• Exciting and promising industry with growth potential
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• Regular employee events - team events, christmas party, etc.
• Annual development meetings and defined career paths
• Company car for private use
• Job bike, corporate benefits and many other employee advantages
• Structured onboarding for newcomers and individual training opportunities as well as knowledge exchange through Centers of Excellence
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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a head of CoE PMO you provide strategic direction and leadership to the project management team in global PA, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Together with your CoE PMO members you define and train our global Project Management standards, processes, methods and best practices (additional function)
• As Senior Manager PM in the Business Unit Chemical & Energy you are leading large and complex projects and setting the global PM standards
• You own the project management responsibility in the Business Unit for project deliverables and ensure adherence to best practices and compliance with relevant regulations
• You act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, keeping them informed about project status, risks, and key decisions of the project portfolios
• You monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• You optimize resource utilization and allocation across projects, balancing priorities and requirements
• You ensure the training of the involved project management executives for project execution (PM standards, commercials, technical aspects – together with operations)
• You implement process improvements and methodologies to enhance project management practices and efficiency with systematic lessons learned
• You prepare and present regular reports on project progress, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management

The Head of Project Management and CoE PMO* is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of projects within Process Automation Solutions. He/she leads a team of project managers, sets project management standards, and ensures the timely delivery of projects while maintaining quality, budget and customer satisfaction.

• CoE PMO Center of Excellence Project Management Offic