Job Type: Contract
Work Mode: Remote
Experience Level: T4 (10–15 Years)
Must be a German Speaker
Role Summary
The PMO Manager will lead program governance, reporting, and coordination activities for
the enterprise PLM transformation program replacing legacy systems and establishing a
harmonized engineering platform. The role ensures transparent program execution,
structured decision-making, risk management, and alignment between business divisions,
IT teams, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and operate the program management office for the PLM transformation
initiative.
• Manage program schedules, milestones, and deliverables across migration, process
design, and rollout activities.
• Coordinate program governance meetings including steering committees, operational
reviews, and program planning sessions.
• Maintain executive dashboards covering program progress, risks, key performance
indicators, and decision points.
• Track dependencies across workstreams including system migration, business process
alignment, training, and rollout readiness.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation procedures across the
program.
• Support vendor coordination and ensure alignment between consulting partners and
internal delivery teams.
• Facilitate backlog prioritization and planning cycles in collaboration with business and
technology leaders.
• Ensure program documentation, decision logs, and action tracking are maintained
consistently.
• Support financial tracking including budget monitoring, resource utilization, and cost
forecasting.
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience managing large enterprise transformation programs involving engineering or manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and program reporting.
• Experience coordinating global stakeholders across business divisions and technology teams.
• Familiarity with agile delivery frameworks and structured project methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder communication and executive presentation skills.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Business Management.
• Professional certification in project management or program management preferred.
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or engineering system environments is advantageous