Let's create impact beyond tomorrowWhat awaits you The Head of Project Management Department is responsible for leading, coordinating, and developing the company's Project Management / Project Management Service functions, ensuring the successful execution of projects in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role oversees the Project Management/ Project Management Service team, drives the adoption of project management standards and best practices, manages project governance, and directly supervises strategic and complex New Machines projects. The position acts as a key interface between customers, subsidiaries, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and business targets are met. Key responsabilities
* lead, coordinate, and develop the Project Management team and provide day-to-day operational support to Project Managers on assigned projects;
* monitor project execution to ensure compliance with approved budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and contractual commitments and ensure adherence to company policies, processes, and procedures;
* monitor and control project budgets and financial performance and implement actions to optimize costs and improve project profitability;
* minimize the impact of delays, penalties, and cost overruns through proactive project management;
* prepare and present regular reports on project status, portfolio performance, risks,



and escalations and provide management with accurate and timely information regarding project progress and business impacts;
* act as Project Manager for strategic/critical New Machine projects, manage relationships and communications with end customers and Krones Group subsidiaries worldwide and ensure alignment between customer expectations and project execution;
* coordinate activities across the company's different Profit Centers and functional departments, ensure effective collaboration among engineering, production, procurement, service, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements:
* bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field;
* Proven experience in leading Project Management teams within industrial, manufacturing, machinery, or capital equipment environments and extensive experience managing complex international projects and customer-facing programs.
* strategic leadership, team development and coaching;
* decision making, conflict resolution and proactive problem solving capabilities;
* project and portfolio management;
* financial planning and cost control;
* process and continuous improvement oriented;
* strong organizational and planning skills;
* excellent communication and negotiation abilities;
* results-oriented mindset;
* customer-focused approach;
* professional proficiency in English;
* willingness to travel to customers, supplier or company subsidiaries for up to 30% of working time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of Project Management (Mantova)
🏢 Krones
📍 Mantova