Global Head of PMO - Hanover, Deutschland - ATS Automation

Beschreibung

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

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

Qualifications 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

We engineer a sustainable future

Process Automation Solutions is one of the leading manufacturer-independent suppliers of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries. The company currently employs more than1,600 people with a global presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our operational activities focus on the design of process control systems and their vertical integration into the overall business process. We offer complete services from the concept to commissioning, from the field level through process control level to corporate management level. Process Automation Solutions is a company of ATS Corporation.

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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Process Automation Solutions GmbH
Headquarters / HR Department
Am Herrschaftsweiher 25
67071 Ludwigshafen
Germany