PMO Manager ICT (m/w/d)

PMO Manager ICT (m/w/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

As part of an internal succession process, we are looking for a PMO Manager for our established ICT PMO. The role is responsible for overseeing project and portfolio management processes within the ICT organization, both operationally and strategically. The objective is to ensure transparency, governance, and quality across transformation, IT, and business projects, as well as to support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Build and manage the ICT PMO, define project management standards, and ensure governance, compliance, and reporting.
• Reporting & Transparency: Prepare management reports, dashboards, and decision materials; organize ICT portfolio meetings.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the central interface between Business, IT, Management, and partners; collaborate with project managers and functional leads.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop best practices, enhance PM tools and methodologies, and support transformation and change initiatives.
• Portfolio Oversight: Drive transparency and alignment across projects, ensuring consistent standards and effective decision-making.

Your Qualification

• Project Management Expertise: Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT and/or SAP projects in corporate or similar environments, with proven PMO, portfolio, or program management background.
• Methodologies & Tools: Strong knowledge of traditional and agile project management methods and tools (e.g., PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira); SAP Activate methodology is a plus.
• Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Infor LN, or similar.
• Leadership & Communication: Experience leading international teams and managing external partners; structured, solution-oriented approach with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English.

What we Offer

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home on a regular basis
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management 'PALfit'
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is 52.197,04 € based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment. Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Irina Hristova

Talent Acquisition Specialist EMEA

Location

PALFINGER AG, Lamprechtshausener Bundesstr. 8, 5101 Bergheim, Austria

Location benefits

• Learning Opportunities
• Barrier Liberty
• Company Doctor
• Food Allowances
• Company mobile phone (function related)
• Fitness Programs
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Measures
• Good transport connection
• Mobile working (function related)
• Canteen
• Employee discounts
• Parking facilities
• Job Ticket