Head of PMO - Project Management Office - Hub Americas

Head of PMO - Project Management Office - Hub Americas Job Description Head of PMO - Project Management Office - Hub Americas - Full-time / Permanent - The Head 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. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: Core Responsibilities: 1. Leadership, Strategy & Portfolio Management - 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. 3. Standards, Training & Continuous Improvement - 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 - Project/Portfolio Management Software Tools - 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! Visit us on LinkedIn! 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. Benefits: - 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! Good reasons to get started at HARTING Be a key player Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company. Competitive compensation Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match. Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors! Give back Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations. Have fun Celebrate and have fun at a number of company-wide parties and get togethers throughout the year. Lead a Healthy Life A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness related activity! Onsite Café Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members. Take time off Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program. Ali Mirza HARTING Manufacturing Inc. Location Elgin, Illinois, United States Position Area Project management / Process management Information at a Glance