EMEA Director, Strategic Project Management

HARMAN International; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts on JBL/Harman/Kard

Learning & development programs

Wellness benefits

Job summary

HARMAN International invites a seasoned Director of Project Management - EMEA to lead the Consumer Audio PMO, coordinating cross-functional teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will shape the project portfolio, ensure alignment with global strategies, and drive governance across regional programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related business experience (project manager and/or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership of a project/program management function practicing proactive, integrated project execution.
• Experience with major program management methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience with distributed global teams in a matrix structure.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related area; Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 Project and Process management professionals and ensure programs meet scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Partner with departments, EMEA and Global leadership to align priorities.
• Maintain a governance system to centrally manage the project portfolio and intake process.
• Develop rolling 18-month project roadmap and monitor schedules.
• Coordinate feasibility assessments for new initiatives including cost and resource needs.
• Resolve resource conflicts and escalate issues with stakeholders as needed.
• Adopt PMO standards and train regional SMEs to improve project quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

PMO governance

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Microsoft Project

PMP certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Office Suite

Job description

HARMAN International invites a seasoned Director of Project Management - EMEA to lead the Consumer Audio PMO, coordinating cross-functional teams across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will shape the project portfolio, ensure alignment with global strategies, and drive governance across regional programs.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.