Global Manager, Project Management Office

OESL-Automotive

. Lead and further develop the global Project Management Office .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Project Management Offices, driving standardized processes, and ensuring effective governance and reporting across global project portfolios. Proficient in utilizing Project Management tools like Planisware and applying both classical and agile methodologies to enhance project execution and continuous improvement.

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Project Management Office LeadershipPlanisware ProficiencyProject Management MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementInternational Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProject PlanningRisk ManagementProject ReportingAgile MethodologiesClassical MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementGovernance StructuresLessons LearnedPortfolio Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationStakeholder EngagementLeadershipChange Management

Tools & Technologies

PlaniswareProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Certification

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryIndustrial EnvironmentGlobal Project ManagementCross-Functional TeamsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and further develop the global Project Management Office
Drive standardized project management processes, methods and tools across the organization
Establish and maintain effective PMO governance, project status reporting and review structures
Ensure transparency across the global project portfolio and prepare aggregated portfolio reporting
Own relevant Project Management tools, including Planisware, and drive their effective use and continuous improvement
Provide methodologies, templates and best practices
Promote lessons learned across the global Project Management community
Collaborate with Program Management and other key functions to ensure consistent standards and continuous improvement
Support sponsors, steering committees, Project Managers and project teams in successful project execution
Ensure Project Management standards align with relevant product lifecycle and quality requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable field
PMI certification is an advantage
Several years of relevant professional experience in the automotive or industrial environment
Several years of solid Project Management experience, ideally combined with experience in a PMO or responsibility for PMO-related initiatives
Proven experience in project or functional leadership, ideally leading interdisciplinary teams in an international environment
Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies, processes and tools, including both classical and agile approaches
Sound understanding of project planning, controlling, reporting, risk management and lessons learned
Experience with Project Management tools and systems; knowledge of Planisware is an advantage
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels
International mindset and proven experience working in global and cross-functional teams
Strong focus on quality, results, ownership and collaboration, combined with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement
Applications from people with disabilities are welcome

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Attractive company pension scheme with employer contributions
Contributions to capital-forming benefits for retirement provision from the 7th month onward
Christmas bonus
Vacation bonus
“Zukunftstage”
Professional development opportunities
Regular weekly working time of 37.5 hours