Strategic Project Governance & Assurance Leader

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

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.