PMO Specialist

Stellenbeschreibung:

You create, maintain, and monitor detailed project timelines together with project and functional leads (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing)
You integrate sub-project schedules into one overall timeline structure that covers all program phases – from concept and development to launch
You track project progress, identify deviations early, and support recovery planning
You conduct regular timing reviews with stakeholders and keep an eye on risks and bottlenecks
You prepare and present timing reports, milestone charts, Gantt charts and other visual planning tools for project teams and senior management, and support gate reviews, launch readiness assessments, and executive reporting
You use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Cplace, or internal systems) to maintain schedules
You develop and improve standard PMO templates, processes, and guidelines related to planning and scheduling
You align with cross-functional teams and support resource and milestone planning to ensure on-time delivery and mitigate risks

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a comparable field
You bring at least 2–5 years of experience in project management or project planning – ideally in the automotive or manufacturing industry, preferably with an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
You're familiar with automotive product development processes (e.g., APQP, V-Model, PEP) and milestone-driven development in complex, cross-functional environments
You're confident using project management and scheduling tools and ideally have experience with Agile and/or Hybrid project management methods
You work in a structured, analytical, and detail-oriented way
You communicate clearly and collaborate easily across teams
You have a proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
You understand risk management and change control principles
You speak fluent English; German is a plus