PMO Manager

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Record, evaluate and prioritize project ideas in coordination with Regional Head
• Plan the regional portfolio in coordination with Regional Head
• Monitor and report the status of the regional project portfolio to relevant Stakeholders
• Resource Management

Project Management

• Support Project Managers in project planning and organisation (budget, schedule, scope, resources)
• Ensure the correct usage of the GPMO-Operations Standard and support Project Managers
• Support Project Managers by implementing Change Management in their projects and/or arrange the contact to HARTING Change Managers

Training and Qualification

• Organise and/or perform trainings regarding GPMO-Operations Standard
• Ensure the qualification of Regional Project Managers according to requirements defined by CoE PMO

Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as a key advisor to senior management on project portfolio management, prioritization, and resource allocation
• Lead, guide, and mentor project managers, fostering professional growth and high performance
• Regional strategy development according to CoE PMO strategy

Communication and Reporting

• Act as the main contact for project stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, requirements gathering, and project updates to maintain alignment and transparency
• Leverage negotiation skills to secure project resources and resolve conflicts, ensuring positive outcomes
• Apply conflict management strategies to resolve disputes among project stakeholders and maintain collaboration
• Intercultural Competencies
• Gather feedback from Project Managers, Project Team Members and all other employees of the region and forward it to the CoE PMO
• Coordinate with all departments interfacing with projects and processes to ensure alignment and collaboration across the Region

Education

• -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience within a PMO or managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in multinational and matrix organizations.
• Proven track record leading strategic operational and transformation projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced English
• Portfolio Management
• Program and Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Project Governance
• Performance Metrics and Executive Reporting
• PMBOK, PMI, Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management methodologies