PMO / Project Integrator – industrial operations
PMO / PROJECT INTEGRATOR
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS
Location: South-West Romania | Site-Based Role | Industrial Transformation Environment
We are recruiting a hands-on and execution-driven Senior PMO / Project Integrator to support the transformation and restart of an industrial production site in South-West Romania, part of a broader European industrial platform.
This is a critical role at the intersection of operations, engineering, and business, ensuring that multiple CAPEX, modernization, and operational projects are delivered in a coordinated, structured, and results-oriented manner.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The PMO / Project Integrator will act as the execution backbone of the site’s transformation, coordinating multiple parallel initiatives related to plant restart, infrastructure upgrades, and process modernization.
Working closely with local teams and Group stakeholders in Germany, this role ensures that projects are not only planned, but effectively delivered within real operational constraints.
This is not a purely reporting PMO role, but a hands-on coordination and delivery role, requiring strong follow-up, stakeholder alignment, and the ability to drive progress in a dynamic and evolving environment.
KEY CHALLENGES AND SUCCESS FACTORS
- Coordinating a Complex Restart: The site is transitioning from a dormant state to active operations, requiring tight coordination between technical teams, contractors, and leadership.
- Managing Multiple Parallel Projects: Success depends on the ability to track, prioritize, and drive several CAPEX and operational initiatives simultaneously.
- Bridging Technical and Business Perspectives: The role requires understanding both engineering realities and financial implications (CAPEX, timelines, operational impact).
- Operating in an Evolving Environment: Structures, priorities, and plans will evolve. The ability to bring clarity and discipline without rigid bureaucracy is essential.
- Driving Accountability Without Formal Authority: Influencing internal teams and external partners to deliver on commitments is a key success factor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Projects Coordination & Execution
- Coordinate and track multiple CAPEX and modernization projects, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
- Ensure alignment between project plans and plant operational realities, avoiding disruptions and inefficiencies.
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies, and proactively drive solutions.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Work closely with external engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors.
- Monitor performance, ensure deliverables are met, and escalate issues when needed.
- Translate technical discussions into clear execution steps and priorities.
Internal Alignment & Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as a central coordination point between production, maintenance, engineering, and finance teams.
- Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders involved in projects.
- Support decision-making by providing structured and fact-based insights.
Business & Financial Awareness
- Understand and monitor the impact of projects on CAPEX budgets, timelines, and operational performance.
- Support prioritization and trade-off decisions based on business impact.
Reporting & Governance
- Provide clear, structured updates to Group stakeholders.
- Translate complex project status into concise, decision-ready reporting.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
Mandatory Experience
- 5–10+ years of experience in industrial environments, preferably in:
- Process industries (chemicals, biotech, food, energy, or similar)
- CAPEX projects, plant upgrades, or industrial modernization initiatives
- Proven experience in coordinating multiple projects or stakeholders, ideally in a production environment.
- Exposure to working with external contractors and engineering suppliers.
- Experience in structured, international environments is a plus.
Personality & Leadership Style
- Hands-On Executor: Focused on getting things done, not just reporting progress.
- Structured but Pragmatic: Able to bring order and clarity without creating unnecessary complexity.
- Resilient and Adaptable: Comfortable working in a changing environment with evolving priorities.
- High-Ownership: Willing to step in, follow up, and ensure delivery across all levels.
- Strong Communicator: Able to interact with both technical teams and senior stakeholders, locally and internationally.
- Proactive & Culturally Aware: Eastern European or Romanian experience is highly valued.
Competencies
- Strong coordination and follow-up discipline
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Good understanding of industrial operations and project dynamics
- Business awareness (CAPEX, timelines, operational impact)
- Fluent English required; Romanian is a strong advantage, as well as German language
ATTRACTIVE ASPECTS
This role offers the opportunity to be at the core of restarting and transforming a significant industrial asset, with direct exposure to Group leadership and real impact on operational outcomes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how projects are executed, how teams collaborate, and how the site evolves toward a modern, efficient, and scalable operation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this opportunity sounds interesting, please apply by submitting your CV. Qualified candidates will be invited to a structured evaluation process based on leadership, operational, and cultural fit.
If you know someone who may be a strong fit for this challenge, feel free to forward this amazing opportunity.
We welcome resumes or / and recommendations in English Language until latest MONDAY 04.05.2026.
Please consider that only the suitable candidates will be contacted for interview, but we appreciate everyone’s interest in our projects and would like to keep in touch for future projects.
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