BIT Project Management Officer

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Hanau; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading circular materials technology company is seeking a dynamic BIT Project Management Officer to lead the PMO for digitalization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in project management, preferably with AGILE or PRINCE2 methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary in a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in a similar role.
• Experience in project management (AGILE or PRINCE2 methodologies).
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve the PMO organization and define project governance.
• Ensure project management standards and conduct monthly KPI meetings.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and monitor expenses.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial management

Change management experience

Education

Master’s degree in IT/Business Economics or related field

Job description

Denmark, France, Hungary, Portugal, Italy, Liechtenstein, Norway, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Finland, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Russia, United Kingdom, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye

Information Technology

About Umicore

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life.

What you will be doing

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced BIT Project Management Officer to join our Battery Cathode Materials(BCM) Global Business IT & Digitalization team. The successful candidate will lead our Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the successful delivery of digitalization initiatives and IT projects across our global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• BCM Business IT & Digitalization PMO:Improve the PMO organization, define project governance, ensure resource allocation, coach project managers, and act as Platform owner of the Project and Portfolio Management Tool.
• Change Management and Monthly Portfolio KPI Reporting:Ensure project management standards, support project managers, conduct monthly KPI and portfolio meetings.
• Team Management:Provide direction and leadership, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
• Budget Management:Develop and manage the annual budget, create financial forecasts, monitor expenses, and prepare financial reports.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Master’s degree in IT/Business Economics or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in a similar role, with experience in project management (AGILE or PRINCE2 methodologies preferred). PMP certification is a plus.
• Skills: Strong project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in English, and experience with financial management and change management.
• Personal Attributes: Strong communicator, proactive, team player, stress resilience, and agile mindset.

What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our pioneering approach can make us a leader in sustainability, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?