Regional Senior Project Leader - Operations

Regional Senior Project Leader – Operations

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We are seeking a Regional Senior Project Leader to join our growing Project Management department. To lead and manage highly complex and strategically significant projects within the designated region, according to the GPMO-Operations Standard. This role also focuses on overseeing dependencies across multiple projects ensuring an overarching portfolio objectives.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go‑to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed‑in value‑added products, and Product Development initiatives.

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on the individual projects, the dependent work packages/milestones and their contribution to overarching objectives.
• Efficient use of resources across various projects and prioritization of projects based on strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage high‑complexity and strategically critical projects that are of significant importance to HARTING. (e.g., focus projects, A‑projects) using both classic and agile methodologies, in accordance with the GPMO‑Operations Standard (incl. risk management, stakeholder management, project communication etc.)
• Collaborate with the Project Sponsor to define clear project objectives within established framework conditions.
• Frequent monitoring and steering of project schedule, budgets and resources to ensure successful deliveries in accordance with project objectives.
• Frequent reporting of the project status to key stakeholders, including Regional and Global PMO Operations Team, Project Sponsor and Steering Committees as needed.
• Assemble and lead cross‑functional project teams with the necessary skills and competencies to achieve project goals.
• Ensure accurate time tracking (working hours) by all project team members in compliance with GPMO‑Operations guidelines.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the GPMO‑Operations Standard by providing feedback to the Regional and Global PMO Operations Team.
• Intercultural competencies to manage a cross‑cultural team or communicate to cross‑cultural stakeholders.
• Utilize the designated project and portfolio management software tools as defined by the GPMO‑Operations Standard.
• Use the BI Tool (part of the GPMO‑Operations Standard) to report the project status.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or comparable specialized training preferred.
  
  Note:
  
  Extensive relevant experience and proven expertise may substitute for the required degree.
• 5+ years experience in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Classic & Agile Project Management experience.
• Project/Portfolio Management Software Tools.
• BI Tools.
• Open to 10%-20% International travel.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German‑based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world’s most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family‑owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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• HARTING’s Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $135,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus.

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time…