Head of PMO - Project Management Office - Hub Americas

HARTING Technology Group; Bowes (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 10% discretionary annual bonus

Paid time off: 21 days PTO, increasing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave, tuition reimbursement,

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

HARTING Americas, a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, seeks a Head of PMO to lead the regional Project Management Office focusing on governance and execution of strategic regional projects, including capacity expansions.

You will align with the Global CoE PMO strategy, manage resources, and mentor regional PMs while ensuring adherence to the GPMO-Operations Standard across projects and BI reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent; extensive relevant experience may substitute.
• 5+ years experience in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Classic & Agile Project Management experience.
• Experience in Capacity Expansion a plus.
• BI Tools experience.
• Willingness to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Develop regional PMO strategy aligned with Global CoE PMO strategy.
• Portfolio Governance: Record, evaluate, prioritize, and plan the regional project portfolio with Regional Head.
• Senior Advisory: Advise senior management on portfolio management, prioritization, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Resource Management: Optimize human and financial resources across regional projects.
• Direct Project Management: Lead high-complexity regional initiatives using classic and agile methods.
• Project Steering: Define objectives, monitor schedules and budgets, manage risk and scope.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams and ensure time-tracking per GPMO guidelines.
• Enforce Standards: Ensure adherence to GPMO-Operations Standard and use of designated tools.
• PM Support & Mentorship: Support PMs in planning, organization, and Change Management.
• Training: Organize trainings on the GPMO-Operations Standard.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Capacity expansion

BI tools

Travel - 20–30%

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

GPMO standards

Job description

Career Opportunities: Head of PMO - Project Management Office - Hub Americas (2510)

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

TheHead of PMO – Project Management Office - Hub Americas manages and directs the regional PMO department to ensure all manufacturing operations align with the company's strategic objectives. This role splits focus between regional portfolio governance and the direct execution of highly complex, strategically critical regional projects (such as capacity expansions). The Head of PMO ensures the correct deployment of the GPMO-Operations Standard, manages regional resources, and acts as a key advisor to senior leadership.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Alignment: Develop the regional PMO strategy in alignment with the Global CoE PMO strategy.
• Portfolio Governance: Record, evaluate, prioritize, and plan the regional project portfolio in coordination with the Regional Head.
• Senior Advisory: Serve as a key advisor to senior management on project portfolio management, prioritization, resource allocation, and project dependencies.
• Resource Management: Optimize and allocate human and financial resources efficiently across multiple simultaneous regional projects.

2. High-Complexity Project Execution

• Direct Project Management: Lead and manage high-complexity, strategically critical regional initiatives (e.g., focus projects, A-projects, and manufacturing capacity expansions) using both classic and agile methodologies.
• Project Steering: Collaborate with Project Sponsors to define clear objectives; monitor and steer project schedules, budgets, risk management, and scope to ensure successful delivery.
• Team Leadership: Assemble and lead cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams, ensuring accurate project time-tracking in compliance with GPMO guidelines.
• Standard Enforcement: Ensure strict adherence to the GPMO-Operations Standard and oversee the mandatory use of designated project, portfolio, and BI reporting software tools.
• PM Support & Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and support regional Project Managers in project planning, organization, and Change Management implementation.
• Qualification & Training: Organize and conduct training sessions regarding the GPMO-Operations Standard to ensure regional PMs meet qualifications defined by the CoE PMO.
• Feedback Loop: Gather operational feedback from regional project teams and forward insights to the CoE PMO to drive the continuous improvement of global standards.

4. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary regional contact for project stakeholders, facilitating meetings and requirements gathering to maintain complete transparency.
• Status Reporting: Provide frequent, structured project and portfolio status updates to key stakeholders, including the Regional and Global PMO Operations Teams, Project Sponsors, and Steering Committees.
• Conflict Resolution: Leverage strong negotiation and conflict management strategies to resolve disputes, secure resource commitments, and maintain collaboration across interfacing departments.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or comparable specialized training preferred. Note: Extensive relevant experience and proven expertise may substitute for the required degree
• 5+ years experience in Industrial Engineering preferred
• Classic & Agile Project Management experience
• Experience in Capacity Expansion a plus
• BI Tools
• Open to 20% to 30% travel

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $135,000 - $155,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!