Project Management Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Management Officer (PMO) specializing in Governance and Planning to join a global client located in Bonn, Germany. This permanent role requires candidates who are willing and able to work onsite regularly and thrive in a dynamic, global environment. The ideal candidate will have a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and be passionate about fostering governance, planning, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and continuously enhance the Program Management Planning and Governance functions to ensure effective transformation governance and delivery excellence.
• Align program roadmaps strategically across all projects.
• Support the VP and Head of Program Management by defining, owning, and operationalizing governance frameworks, communication strategies, documentation standards, and portfolio performance controls.
• Drive transparency and enable efficient decision-making across the organization, including at GMB leadership level.

Experience and Expertise Required

• 7 to 10 years of experience in managing projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to deliver presentations at the executive level.
• Strong leadership qualities and aptitude for stakeholder engagement.
• Previous leadership roles within PMO or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within cross-functional, global, or matrixed organizational structures.
• Proven track record in leading PMOs or managing extensive transformation portfolios.
• In-depth understanding of project and program management methodologies such as PMI, PRINCE2, and Agile.
• Demonstrates resilience, a proactive approach to overcoming challenges, and change leadership abilities.
• Willingness to take hands-on action and actively participate in critical tasks when necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate corporate strategy into practical frameworks and processes.
• Expertise in portfolio reporting, metrics analysis, and performance management techniques.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive remuneration package including a salary, a 20% performance bonus, a company car, and a generous holiday allowance.