IT PMO Manager

Role Overview

• You will take on a central specialist role within KION Group IT: you enable, manage and steer the provision of project management services and ensure that methods, governance and standards are applied consistently, efficiently and effectively.
• You ensure that project management standards are applied consistently, provide methodological support to project managers in planning and control, and create transparency around progress, risks, dependencies and resources across the entire IT project portfolio.
• You work closely with various IT units, project managers and stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality and reliability of our project deliveries.
• In addition to regular IT project work, you actively support the Business Transformation Program — through close collaboration with the central BT PMO and by contributing to the IT Delivery Management team.
• Further development, implementation and assurance of uniform PMO standards, methods and processes within the IT organization
• Methodical advising and coaching of project managers on project management methods, governance, tools and compliance
• Management of standardized reporting processes (e.g., time tracking, budget and forecast reports, status and management reports)
• Cross-project monitoring of budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and milestones
• Setup and methodological support for new IT projects (governance, planning, project logic, reporting structure, tool configuration)
• Active support of IT Delivery Management as part of the KION Business Transformation, including preparation and facilitation of relevant steering committees
• Ensuring and further developing PMO processes within standardized tools such as ServiceNow, CATS, MS Project Online
• Structured management of project-wide communication as well as escalation management for deviations, risks and issues

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Engineering or equivalent vocational training with relevant experience
• Several years of experience in a PMO/project governance role within complex project landscapes
• Very good knowledge of project administration, reporting and the use of project management tools
• Ability to create, monitor and adjust work, project and budget plans as required
• Solid understanding of classic and agile project management methodologies
• Confident handling of technical and commercial project data
• Experience in IT implementation projects, particularly for standard software (e.g., SAP), ideally within international organizations
• Strong competence in documentation, transparency, communication and escalation handling
• Confident communication in German and English in an international environment

Tech Stack

• ServiceNow

Benefits

• A company with a future: As a listed M-Dax company, we already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are driving the future of intralogistics with a clear sustainability strategy
• Progress together: standardized and documented feedback processes with international career opportunities and individual training offerings
• Individual benefits: modern IT equipment (also for the home office) & mobile devices, Employee Assistance Program — a holistic support program for individual crisis situations, subsidised Deutschlandticket, parking spaces, option to lease a company bike, exclusive employee discounts and offers
• Our basics: flexible working hours, part-time models, possibility for regular mobile/home office work, flexitime account, attractive remuneration package, company pension scheme, canteen