Manager (f/m/d) Project Management Office

The Manager Project Management Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards, ensuring effective project portfolio planning and execution in alignment with Objectives & Key Results. This role provides governance, strategic oversight, administrative support and ensures compliance across the COO area to enhance project success and organizational efficiency.

Tasks

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Oversee project portfolio management, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver business value.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and resource allocation, ensuring timely execution and issue resolution.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Establish reporting mechanisms to track project status, KPIs, and overall portfolio health.
• Deliver high-impact presentations and reports for senior leaders and executives, ensuring clear communication of project status, strategic insights, and key recommendations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the implementation of the OKR framework at the IONOS Group to ensure alignment of strategic goals, drive performance, and foster a results-oriented culture across the organization.
• Drive initiatives and ensure compliance to data privacy, infosec and risk management procedures for the COO area.
• Serve as point of contact and advisor for employees and managers regarding data protection, infosec and risk management for the COO area.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and alignment across departments.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, agility, and project success rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management and PMO leadership.
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Experience in engaging with senior leadership is preferred.
• PRINCE2 or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with data privacy, information security and risk management is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.