PMO Manager & Governance

• Role: PMO Manager & Governance
• Cost range: 65-75 Euro/hr
• Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany
• Position Type: This is a remote role with minimal travel (1–2 visits/Month) to the client location as required.

Must be a German Speaker

PMO Manager
Experience Level: T4 (10–15 Years)

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.