Head of Project Management

Head of Project Delivery / Head of Program Management

Location: Southern Germany || Commutable from Munich or surrounding areas

• €100,000 – €135,000 basic + 10% annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave + public holidays
• Relocation package available
• Full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week)
• Laptop and mobile provided
• Excellent pension and healthcare benefits
• Office-based with occasional WFH

Umbilical Search is proud to be partnering with a global technology and engineering business at the forefront of advanced hardware innovation.

The company operates a European R&D and advanced engineering centre supporting international markets across high-technology, industrial, and connected systems sectors.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Head of Project Management to drive transformation, modernise delivery practices, and build a high-performing team. You will lead a group of talented Project Managers delivering complex, high-value engineering programmes through the full product lifecycle – from concept and development to industrialisation and market release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of Project Managers (10 FTEs) to deliver complex technology projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Introduce and embed consistent methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks across the full project portfolio.
• Drive cultural and behavioural change within the team, building accountability, transparency, and performance discipline.
• Oversee portfolio performance, reporting KPIs and progress to senior leadership using Power BI and other internal tools.
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce firefighting, and support long-term strategic delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams across Europe and beyond.
• Act as a change agent, fostering collaboration, trust, and proactive problem-solving.

About You:

• Role: Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project or programme management teams within complex engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven environments.
• Sectors: Ideal sector backgrounds include automotive electronics, radar, RF, semiconductors, telecoms, PCB manufacturing, industrial electronics, consumer electronics, test & measurement, satellite communications, high-performance materials or a related field.
• Management: Strong leadership and coaching skills, capable of motivating and developing teams.
• Education: Degree in engineering, technology, or a related field preferred.
• Languages: Fluent English required; German language skills an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in delivering multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Calm and structured under pressure – able to balance strategic oversight with operational detail.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a Project Management transformation within a world-class technical organisation. You’ll shape how projects are executed across global functions, build a mature PM culture, and play a central role in the company’s next phase of growth.

How to apply:

Please click “apply” or for further information, please contact Ajay Bhella at Umbilical Limited. Alternatively, please email me an up-to-date copy of your CV to

Umbilical Limited is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience.

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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