Head of Engineering Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Management Office across multiple sites, with direct line responsibility for all Project Managers. There will be matrixed responsibility for engineers acting as PM's on interim / part time basis.
• Drive portfolio-level planning, scheduling, and governance using Trimergo ERP, MS Project/Primavera, and KPI dashboards.
• Implement and enforce robust project governance frameworks, including earned value management (EAC, SPI, CPI), change control, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Site Directors and Department Heads to align capacity, technical standards, and delivery governance.
• Provide portfolio visibility to the executive team and act as a credible counterpart to customers on program health and delivery assurance.
• Mentor, coach and lead PM team, driving efficiencies and building depth and resilience.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement into project governance processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• PMP/Prince2 certification required; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt highly desirable.
• 10+ years' project/program management experience, with at least 5 years in automation, machine building, or life sciences industries.
• Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems and scheduling tools.
• Strong track record of leading project teams across multiple sites, functions, and cultures.