Global Head of Program Management Office (m / w / d)

Marquardt Group; Rietheim-Weilheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Rietheim-Weilheim seeks a Global Head of Program Management Office to drive excellence in project and program management. The role requires a Master's degree, over 8 years of experience, and strong familiarity with project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional coordination and improve project management processes. Benefits include flexible scheduling, health programs, and childcare options.

Leistungen

Flexible scheduling

Childcare options

Health and wellness programs

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in project and program management.
• Familiarity with automotive standards like ASPICE and IATF 16949.
• Proficiency in PLM and project management tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead the definition and implementation of Product Engineering Process.
• Oversee project, portfolio, and resource management standards.
• Act as a central governance authority for methodologies and tools.

Kenntnisse

Project management methodologies

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

PLM tools

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Project management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

WE ARE MARQUARDT.

Our name stands for the interface of tomorrow. With the latest mechatronics and sensor technology, our around 11,000 employees at 22 locations are revolutionizing the human-technology interface every day. Our systems offer unparalleled user experiences and enable our customers to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving markets of new mobility, smart home, and other exciting industries.

To enrich our Program Management department of the Marquardt Group located in Rietheim-Weilheim we are looking for you as

Global Head of Program Management Office (m / w / d)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in project and program management
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, SAFe, ASPICE, etc.)
• Familiarity with automotive standards (ASPICE, IATF 16949, APQP, ISO 21434)
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
• Proficiency in PLM and project management tools
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Leads the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Product Engineering Process (PEP), Project Management Process (PM) and the Global Change Management Process (CM) across all lifecycle phases.
• Oversees project, portfolio, and resource management standards to ensure consistency, transparency, and strategic alignment.
• Acts as the central governance authority for methodologies, tools, KPIs, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards ( ASPICE, IATF 16949, APQP).
• Provides cross-functional coordination between program management, engineering, operations, sales, purchasing and quality teams.
• Ensures that customer requirements and expectations are met by enabling delivery excellence and lifecycle-wide process compliance.
• Drives PMO maturity and capability development, including training, coaching, certification and stakeholder engagement.
• Reports to senior leadership and delivers insights via portfolio dashboards, risk reports, and resource outlooks.

Benefits

We prioritize a modern working environment and strive to provide our employees with a positive and collaborative atmosphere, as well as numerous perks. In order to enhance work-life balance, we offer childcare options, flexible scheduling, and personalized arrangements for remote work. We provide company-wide health and wellness programs, and an attractive benefits package as part of our corporate benefits program.