Head of Project Management
Job Description
As the Head of Project Management, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires you to lead a high-impact team of project managers, promoting effective collaboration across departments and ensuring the successful execution of complex international projects. You will be responsible for translating business objectives into actionable project plans, providing insightful advice to senior leadership, and managing a diverse portfolio of projects with an emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and measurable results. Your leadership is crucial in fostering a culture of excellence within the team, establishing best practices that enhance project management standards throughout the company, and driving operational scalability for sustainable growth through structured execution and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Your primary responsibilities will include strategic leadership, project management, team leadership and development, and establishing best practices.
- Develop and implement the organization’s project management strategy to align with business objectives.
- Translate organizational goals into actionable project plans in collaboration with project managers from various departments.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, offering insights and guidance on project-related matters.
- Oversee the execution of major projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Prioritize projects and manage the project portfolio to balance resources and address stakeholder needs.
- Foster relationships with cross-functional international teams and senior stakeholders to promote transparency and efficient project delivery.
- Handle escalations and resolve critical issues affecting project outcomes.
- Monitor project performance using KPIs and financial metrics, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, fostering a culture of high performance.
- Recruit and retain top project management talent, conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Establish project management best practices and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Implement project governance protocols for consistency and compliance across the organization.
Required Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Expertise in project management methodologies
Language Requirements
Programming Languages:
Jira, MS Project, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Spoken Languages:
English, German
Benefits & Perks
- ✓ Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
- ✓ 30 days paid vacation per year
- ✓ €50 monthly allowance for benefits
- ✓ Annual performance feedback loops and clear promotion criteria
- ✓ Relocation cost reimbursement on a pro-rata basis
- ✓ Regular company events and team activities
- ✓ Free parking
- ✓ JobRad, subsidized lunch, and discounts on fitness memberships
- ✓ Free fruits, snacks, and drinks in the office
Working Conditions
Full Time
Company Culture
The company fosters a culture of agility, transparency, and talent development, encouraging personal responsibility and growth within a family-oriented environment.
Salary Range
Project Types: Not Available
Career Growth: Career progression through clear promotion criteria, Professional development opportunities