Project Management Office Lead (PMO Lead) (d/f/m)

Job Description:

We at Airbus Defence and Space in Ottobrunn are looking for a Project Management Office Lead (PMO Lead) for the are Connected Intelligence / Space Digital / Secure Connectivity DACH.

You will be part of a high value programme for the German customer requiring a strong, skilled and highly motivated multifunctional team. You will join the PMO and Delivery Support team and act as PMO Lead for this programme. In this role, you will report hierarchically to the line manager which is the Head of PMO and Delivery Support and operationally to the Project Manager.

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour's reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

A PMO Lead drives organisational success by defining strong project standards and providing strategic, data-driven oversight to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and aligned with business goals. He/she is a member of the project team, an empowered co-pilot who proactively drives the different Project Management processes together with the Project Manager and with the support of the PMO team - for the various disciplines of project management such as:

• Project governance and communication
• Integrated planning
• Risk and opportunity management
• Preparation of reviews
• Internal and external reporting
• Programme monitoring

Your key responsibilities

• Project Governance: Maintaining the Project Management Plan and associated relevant project documentation and ensuring adherence to this plan. Developing and enforcing standardized methodologies, best practices, templates, and frameworks for project execution.
• Leadership & Team Set-up: Leading, organising and coordinating the project management office team, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Stakeholder Communication: Acting as a key liaison between project team, transversal functions, upper management and customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction at all levels.
• Performance Monitoring: Reporting on project progress, analyzing quality metrics, and proactively addressing performance issues.
• Process Improvement: Continuously optimizing processes to enhance project delivery speed, quality, and efficiency.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Project Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of project management processes and methodologies. Experience as project manager or lead PMO is a must. Experience in Customer Services would be an asset.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Guiding teams and cultivating talent. Ability to steer an operational team of project management officers towards project success.
• Communication & Relationship Management: Building trust and managing stakeholders effectively. Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Strategic Thinking & Data-Centric Decision Making: Utilizing data to support informed decisions and align projects with broader organizational goals.
• Prior experience with our main Customer (Bundeswehr, German Armed Forces) would be a plus.
• Additionally: You have a very good command of German and English (written and spoken) - German proficiency is mandatory
• You are able to get security clearances (GE national)

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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