Head of Project Management

1 giorno fa

Roverbella, Lombardia, Italia Krones AG Tempo pieno 90.000 € - 150.000 €/anno

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The Head of Project Management Department is responsible for leading, coordinating, and developing the company's Project Management / Project Management Service functions, ensuring the successful execution of projects in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role oversees the Project Management/ Project Management Service team, drives the adoption of project management standards and best practices, manages project governance, and directly supervises strategic and complex New Machines projects. The position acts as a key interface between customers, subsidiaries, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and business targets are met.

Key responsabilities

  • lead, coordinate, and develop the Project Management team and provide day-to-day operational support to Project Managers on assigned projects;
  • monitor project execution to ensure compliance with approved budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and contractual commitments and ensure adherence to company policies, processes, and procedures;
  • monitor and control project budgets and financial performance and implement actions to optimize costs and improve project profitability;
  • minimize the impact of delays, penalties, and cost overruns through proactive project management;
  • prepare and present regular reports on project status, portfolio performance, risks, and escalations and provide management with accurate and timely information regarding project progress and business impacts;
  • act as Project Manager for strategic/critical New Machine projects, manage relationships and communications with end customers and Krones Group subsidiaries worldwide and ensure alignment between customer expectations and project execution;
  • coordinate activities across the company's different Profit Centers and functional departments, ensure effective collaboration among engineering, production, procurement, service, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field;
  • Proven experience in leading Project Management teams within industrial, manufacturing, machinery, or capital equipment environments and extensive experience managing complex international projects and customer-facing programs.
  • strategic leadership, team development and coaching;
  • decision making, conflict resolution and proactive problem solving capabilities;
  • project and portfolio management;
  • financial planning and cost control;
  • process and continuous improvement oriented;
  • strong organizational and planning skills;
  • excellent communication and negotiation abilities;
  • results-oriented mindset;
  • customer-focused approach;
  • professional proficiency in English;
  • willingness to travel to customers, supplier or company subsidiaries for up to 30% of working time.