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