PMO Manager

About The ClientOur client is a large, international manufacturing group with a multi-site footprint and operations spread across several European markets. The business combines high-volume, repeatable production with a continuous pipeline of change initiatives—ranging from capacity expansion and process optimization to supply-chain improvements, automation/digitalization, and cross-site standardization.Because the organization works in a matrix (plants + central functions + Group stakeholders), many initiatives depend on shared resources, synchronized timelines, and fast decision-making. The company is now strengthening its execution model to improve predictability and transparency: clearer priorities, better coordination between locations/functions, fewer delivery “surprises,” and stronger follow-through from planning to implementation.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and run the company’s “execution cockpit”: a practical system that shows what really matters right now, what is blocked, what needs a decision, and what will slip without intervention.Create a simple, repeatable way for leaders and teams to operate: routines for steering, decision-making, escalation, and follow-through that increase delivery speed without adding bureaucracy.Raise the quality of planning and coordination across sites: improve how initiatives are scoped, sequenced, and connected, so work doesn’t collide between functions.Turn delivery into measurable outcomes: define clear success criteria, track leading indicators, and drive corrective actions when execution drifts.Strengthen “delivery leadership” across the organization: coach initiative owners, improve accountability, and help teams resolve conflicts and dependencies quickly.Act as the senior fixer when things get stuck: align stakeholders, force clarity on trade-offs, and restore momentum in critical initiatives.Provide leadership with decision-ready insight: options, consequences, and recommended moves—focused on impact, not reporting for reporting’s sake.Essential QualificationsSignificant experience in running complex, cross-functional initiatives in a high-paced, multi-stakeholder environment (industrial/manufacturing strongly preferred).Track record of establishing execution routines or governance that improved predictability, prioritization, and delivery outcomes at scale (e.g., transformation office, delivery excellence, enterprise execution, operational excellence programs with project content).Solid command of structured delivery approaches (hybrid/traditional/agile) proven by outcomes; formal certification is welcomed but not the only indicator.Strong analytical capability paired with the confidence to challenge priorities and drive closure on decisions.Excellent stakeholder management: you can build authority through competence, not hierarchy; you negotiate, align, and hold people to commitments.Fluent English (C1) for daily work in an international setting.Driving license (cat. B) and readiness for occasional travel.Candidate ProfileYou are not a “template PM”—you operate like a business execution leader: you keep many moving parts aligned and make delivery inevitable.You simplify complexity into a few clear priorities, dependencies, and decision points.You’re comfortable being the person who says: “We can do A or B now—doing both will break delivery.”You know how to create just enough structure to make teams faster and more reliable.You remain calm under pressure and can rescue initiatives without drama.Job OfferA highly visible, cross-business role with real mandate to improve how initiatives are executed across sites and functions.Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence on priorities, sequencing, and delivery outcomes.International context and initiatives with tangible operational and business impact.Competitive compensation package aligned with scope and seniority.