Head of Project Management

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

Bonus plan

Hybrid work model

Pension plan 50/50

International work environment

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Head of Project Management within MCi to lead the PM function and ensure delivery of the project portfolio across engineering and manufacturing. You will develop a team of Project Managers and PM Consultants, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in mechatronics or embedded systems, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and fluent English. This is a hybrid role with global collaboration and an open, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading projects or programs in mechatronics or embedded systems.
• Direct people management experience of project professionals.
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Management Consultants.
• Resolve risks, issues, and resource constraints to keep projects on track.
• Allocate PMs across projects and manage portfolio resource planning.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, risks, and portfolio performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the program.
• Drive continuous improvement of the project lifecycle framework and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

English fluency

Education

Degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Motion Controls International (MCi), a Flex company, is the global market leader in mirror glass and power-folding actuators. As part of our continued growth, MCi is expanding its portfolio into advanced automotive actuation solutions, including Active Aerodynamics and Motor Cooling Management systems.

To support our growing organization, we are looking for a Head of Project Management to lead our Project Management function and ensure successful delivery of our project portfolio through effective project leadership, governance, resource planning, and continuous improvement of project management practices.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Management Consultants, strengthen execution capabilities, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the required quality level.

What a typical day looks like

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Management Consultants.
• Support project teams by helping resolve risks, issues, resource constraints, and delivery challenges.
• Allocate Project Managers across projects and ensure effective resource planning.
• Monitor project portfolio performance, including timelines, quality, budgets, risks, and resource utilization.
• Oversee project and program budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of the project lifecycle framework, governance processes, and project delivery standards.
• Maintain and improve key project management processes, including:
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Portfolio Management
  • Project Tracking and Reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement
  • Establish and maintain project governance, KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Support portfolio prioritization and resource allocation in line with business objectives.
• Promote the consistent use of project management methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices across the organization.

The experience we're looking to add to our team

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading projects and/or programs in the field of mechatronics or embedded systems.
• Experience as a direct (solid-line) people manager of Project Managers or equivalent project professionals.
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a regulated industry; Automotive industry experience is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience establishing and improving project management processes, governance frameworks, KPIs, reporting, and portfolio management practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on developing high‑performing teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• Development opportunities and clear career growth paths.
• Be part of a collaborative engineering team developing innovative automotive technologies.
• Open culture where ideas and continuous improvement are encouraged.
• Diverse work with broad technical responsibilities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working model (1 day per week working from home).
• Professional and international work environment.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Bonus plan.
• Discount on selected insurance packages.
• 50/50 pension contribution.

This role is open to both internal and external applicants.

AM112 Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering

Required Skills: Optional Skills

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance.)

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!