Global Director Project Management

HITEC Power Protection; Almelo; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension contributions

Company car

30 vacation days per year

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

HITEC Power Protection is seeking an experienced Global Director Project Management to lead our global project execution organization. You will drive the delivery of customer new-system and upgrade projects across HITEC's global network, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and top quality while influencing Sales, Engineering, and Operations around the world.

You will lead diverse teams, foster a culture of execution excellence, and drive continuous improvement with a focus on customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in complex project environments.
• Proven leadership in international project-based organizations.
• Experience managing multi-million-euro projects and portfolios.
• Experience in industrial equipment, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar sectors.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful execution of all customer new-system and upgrade projects globally.
• Lead project management teams worldwide and drive a culture of execution excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, Finance and regional organizations to ensure flawless execution.
• Influence and coach stakeholders to optimize project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Execution mindset

Financial awareness

International experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering / Operations / Business

Tools

PMP

IPMA

PRINCE2

Job description

HITEC Power Protection is a global leader in mission-critical power protection solutions. Our rotary UPS (DRUPS) systems safeguard demanding applications such as data centers, semiconductor, healthcare facilities and industrial operations, and critical infrastructure.

As we continue to grow internationally, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring Global Director Project Management to lead our global project execution organization and strengthen our ability to deliver projects predictably, profitably, and with high customer satisfaction.

This is a highly impacting leadership position within the HITEC Management Team, offering the opportunity to directly influence operational performance, organizational development, and growth.

The role

As Global Director Project Management, you will be responsible for the successful execution of all customer new-system and upgrade projects across HITEC's global organization.

You will be in close contact with your customers and will lead project management teams worldwide and drive a culture of execution excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a critical role in connecting Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, Finance, and regional organizations to achieve flawless project execution and support HITEC's growth ambitions.

• Bachelor or master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline; PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in complex project environments
• Proven leadership experience in international project-based organizations including influencing and coaching skills and stakeholder management
• A strong track record managing multi-million-euro projects and project portfolios
• Experience within industrial equipment, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar sectors
• Demonstrated success in organizational transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on execution mindset.

• A challenging international role with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy

• The opportunity to work on high‑tech projects with a meaningful social impact
• A team of talented, committed professionals
• A competitive compensation package (a.o. employer‑paid pension contributions)
• A company car
• 30 vacation days per year (based on full‑time employment)
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development