Senior PMO Lead – Global SAP S/4 Implementation Program (f/m/d) - #2212403

About

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

We are looking for an experienced Senior PMO Lead to join our SAP S/4 Implementation program. You should have a strong project management background and experience in SAP projects as well as expertise in agile and waterfall project methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of PMO members, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery
• Establish governance frameworks and define project standards
• Facilitate critical meetings such as Steering Committees or Design/Change Approval Boards
• Oversee operational tasks such as resource management, risk and issue management, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations
• Partner closely with the Change, Communication and Training Team to ensure alignment and streamlined communication across stakeholders
• Manage internal procurement processes and align closely with Program Controlling
• Collaborate effectively in an environment involving external partners
• Oversee project plan management, ensure adherence of timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
• Provide strategic PMO support and deliver high-quality management reporting
• Several years of experience in project management or PMO, specifically in SAP projects
• Project management and agile certifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
• Experience in Jira, Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, Automate), Microsoft Office and Ariba
  
  

What We Offer

• Work with a supportive and international team
• Modern working environment with hybrid working option
• A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities for your career planning
• Company pension scheme and accident insurance
• 30 days annual leave plus 24 & 31 December
• Attractive company benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, courses, etc.
• JobRad including subsidy
• Good access to public transport and a subsidy for public transport use
  
  

Did we spark your interest?

Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Communication
• Communication
• SAP
• Planning
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Project Management
• JIRA
• Power BI
• Implementation
• SAP
• Agile
• Waterfall
• JIRA
• Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  
  

Work experience

• IT Project Manager
• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English