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Our client, a global industrial organization, is looking for an experienced Project Management Lead (with IFS ERP experience) to lead strategic initiatives and streamline project execution. This role involves working directly with the C-suite on company transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Management Lead:

• Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite, supporting decision-making and ensuring initiatives are implemented effectively.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, frameworks, and tools across the organization
• Build and sustain relationships with senior stakeholders, including department leaders and executives
• Oversee the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and identifying risks and opportunities proactively
• Develop high-impact presentations and reports to communicate progress and strategy at the executive level
• Champion a culture of change, fostering digital transformation and innovation across teams
• Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and standardize processes to improve efficiency
• Mentor and coach project teams, enhancing their leadership and management skills

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8+ years of experience in Project Management; MBA or Master’s is preferred
• Strong expertise in managing cross-functional, multicultural projects across timezones
• Proven ability to deliver results in complex, dynamic environments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe) are an asset
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with IFS (ERP system) or Tagetik (Consolidation Tool) is a bonus

Why Join? 

• Be entrusted with significant responsibility and autonomy to drive transformation
• Work alongside a team of professionals dedicated to achieving excellence
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the organization’s future

If you\'re ready to lead from the front and make a tangible difference, this role is for you.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-regarded multi-national business in their search for a HR Project Manager.

We are seeking a driven professional with strong experience to lead cross-functional projects and initiatives in talent management, organisational design and the wider HR function

You will join an innovative organisation with a strong brand reputation, offering excellent working flexibility, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Key responsibilities of the HR Project Manager:

• Manage and implement HR projects focusing on performance and talent management, culture, Rewards and leadership development
• Plan, design, and execute employee surveys to gather actionable insights
• Support management events, leadership team workshops, and HR community information sessions to foster engagement and collaboration
• Work collaboratively across the business with multiple functions to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives and projects

Required skills and experience:

• Prior experience in HR project management
• Proven track record in planning and executing employee surveys and delivering measurable outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively across diverse audiences
• Ability to adapt to various stakeholder needs and work with both blue and white-collar workforce at varying levels of seniority
• Fluent in German (mandatory), with French proficiency as an advantage

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Planning of short, medium and long-term production orders in order to have full visibility across all client portfolios
• Receiving and passing on orders to production teams
• Ensure that deadline and order deviations are immediately informed, with proposed solutions to meet the delivery date
• Management and planning process integration of the ERP system to work as efficiently as possible
• Collaboration in the monitoring and improvement of internal planning processes for multiple production sites
   

• German-speaking professional
• 4+ years of planning experience, basic training in the technical field and in-depth knowledge of production planning processes
• Analytical, solution and result-oriented style of working and thinking proactively rather than reactively
• Good MS Office user knowledge

• Own Engineering projects from end to end and be the key point of contact for the relevant projects
• Contribute to the design and technical concepts of machinery projects
• Create new processes in manufacturing and own new design projects
• Introduce new and optimised technology
• Encouraging the use of 6 ‘S’ and Lean principles within the team
• Guide, coach and develop the team and others you work with daily

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering discipline
• Previous Manufacturing Management experience (preferred in Manufacturing or Machinery production, 5+ years’ overall experience)
• Fluent in German and English
• Hold a track record in delivering Engineering projects of varied cost and volume at any one time
• Strong communication skills when dealing with diverse, international stakeholders

• Improve both internal and external Quality procedures
• Manage and develop a team of circa 5 direct reports in the Supplier Quality and Supplier Development areas
• Truly own the Supplier Quality and Supplier Development area alongside establishing a robust Quality Management System
• Lead supplier audits, evaluation, processes and system alignment
• Monitor the quality and stability of suppliers and related supplier classification
• Constructively assess, influence and build partnerships with new and existing suppliers
• Create new processes within a new organisation within the business, develop team members and establish Supplier Quality Management
• Hold a key understanding of the parts and machinery associated with the business production

•  Educated to Degree or equivalent level
• Experience in the manufacturing or machinery industry with deep knowledge of the associated regulations
• Fluent in English; proficiency in speaking German to an advanced level would be advantageous
• Ideally have a background in supplier quality management with a preference for experience in manufacturing and/or machining processes
• A Project Management certification and experience in leading various projects would be desirable
• Strong stakeholder management skills, ability to influence and engage with senior leaders and engage in Supplier negotiations