Senior Specialist Project Governance & Assurance

AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft; Leoben; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful role with long-term growth

Onboarding program

Modern company canteen

Free parking and e-charging

Health measures

Employee benefits

Job summary

AT & S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft in Leoben, Austria, seeks a Senior Specialist Project Governance & Assurance to set the standard for governance, independently challenge project health and drive improvements across the organization.

You will own the governance framework, assess project health, advise senior stakeholders, and help mature PMO practices using analytics and AI to raise delivery quality.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Significant experience in project or program management, enterprise PMO, governance or controls.
• Proven ability to design or improve governance/assurance frameworks and conduct independent reviews.
• Strong understanding of project controls: schedule, cost, forecasting, risk, change and baseline management.
• Excellent English and ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Certification such as PMP/IPMA is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the enterprise project governance and assurance methodology across the organization.
• Independently assess project/program health, governance, controls and risks with clear evidence.
• Act as a trusted independent challenger to PMOs and senior stakeholders to ensure attention to risks.
• Drive assurance findings to sustainable closure with clear accountability and escalation where needed.
• Identify recurring patterns and translate them into governance improvements and maturity.
• Provide independent assurance opinions to senior management and governance bodies.
• Support maturity assessments, audits and reviews and coach stakeholders on governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance via automation, analytics and AI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or related field

PMP or IPMA Level B/C Certification (advantage)

Job description

Leoben, AT

Nov 6, 2026

Be part of our team!

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful Project ManagementTeamin Leoben, Austria, we are looking for a passionate

Senior Specialist Project Governance & Assurance

In this role, you will set the standard for effective project governance and assurance, independently challenging project health and turning insights into sustainable improvements across the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the enterprise project governance and assurance methodology, ensuring a consistent, effective and risk-based approach across the organization
• Independently assess the health of projects and programs, evaluating delivery confidence, governance effectiveness, project controls and key risks based on clear evidence
• Act as a trusted independent challenger to project managers, sponsors, PMO Hubs and senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and ensuring material governance and project-health risks receive appropriate attention
• Drive assurance findings and agreed corrective actions through to sustainable closure by ensuring clear accountability, verifying evidence and escalating unresolved issues where required
• Identify recurring patterns, root causes and systemic weaknesses across assurance activities and translate them into improvements in governance, methodology and organizational project-management maturity
• Provide independent assurance opinions and recommendations on project health, governance effectiveness and systemic delivery risks to relevant senior management and governance bodies
• Support project-management maturity assessments, audits and management reviews, and coach relevant stakeholders on governance and assurance weaknesses identified through reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of governance and assurance through automation, analytics and AI

Your Profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance or a related field
• Significant professional experience in project or program management, enterprise PMO, project governance, project assurance or project controls
• Proven experience in designing or significantly improving project governance or assurance frameworks and conducting independent project or program reviews
• Strong understanding of project controls, including schedule, cost, forecasting, risk, change and baseline management
• Strong analytical judgement with the ability to turn complex project information into clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations
• Confident communicator and trusted challenger, able to influence senior stakeholders across functions and management levels
• Excellent English skills combined with a high level of integrity, independence and discretion
• PMP, IPMA Level B/C or an equivalent project management certification is an advantage; audit, assurance, risk or project controls qualifications are a plus

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A structured and tailor-made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Free parking spaces and e-charging stations
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group F-G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.