PMO Manager (m/f/d)
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About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.
The following challenges await you:
- You will establish the PMO structure and implement a standardized project management framework and methodology to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- By defining transparent governance and reporting structures, you enable clear oversight of project KPIs such as timelines, budget, scope, risks, and benefits.
- You coordinate and support cross-functional projects (e.g., transfer, NPI, process engineering), ensuring alignment and consistency in planning, execution, and reporting.
- Through training and coaching, you empower project managers and functional leaders to apply best practices and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- You contribute strategically by aligning project execution with company goals, manufacturing footprint plans, and operational improvement initiatives.
- In collaboration with key functions such as Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Digital, you ensure seamless execution of digital transformation and improvement projects (e.g., Lean, automation, MES upgrades).
- You build strong relationships with stakeholders, optimize resources, and proactively mitigate risks to achieve successful project outcomes and business KPIs.
Your Profile:
- You hold a Master’s or university degree with very good academic results in natural sciences, engineering, or business engineering.
- A minimum of five years of experience in a comparable role, such as in consulting or within a PMO, has equipped you with the skills to lead complex, cross-functional projects.
- With a strong foundation in project management, you are confident in applying methodologies and making sound, data-driven decisions.
- Your background includes proven experience in project management, including targeted communication and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. German language skills are considered a valuable asset.
- You bring strong presentation and negotiation skills, along with a solid command of project management tools and techniques.
- Working independently and proactively comes naturally to you.
- You have a structured, solution-oriented mindset and a high level of ownership, especially in critical project phases.
- Additional qualifications such as statistical knowledge or a Six Sigma Black Belt certification are highly appreciated.
ReqID: 58230
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