Vice-President of Project Management

Company Description GEA GROUP is a global technology company that provides process solutions and equipment for a wide range of industries, with a strong focus on food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical applications. The company emphasizes innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable technologies that help customers improve productivity and reduce environmental impact. GEA GROUP operates internationally, offering diverse career opportunities in engineering, project management, and corporate leadership. Team members collaborate across regions and functions to deliver complex projects and long-term value to clients. The organization values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of its business.
Role Description The Vice-President of Project Management is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the global project and program management function across GEA GROUP. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex, and multi-site projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, budget targets, and timelines. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting project management standards, guiding project planning processes, reviewing performance metrics, and resolving escalated project risks and issues. The Vice-President collaborates closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and optimize project portfolios. This role also involves mentoring project management leaders, driving continuous improvement in methodologies and tools, and ensuring compliance with internal governance and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Strong project management skills, including expertise in Project Management and Project Planning for complex, multi-phase initiatives.
Proficiency in Program Management to oversee portfolios, coordinate interdependent projects, and align outcomes with strategic priorities.
Advanced Analytical Skills and Budgeting capabilities to interpret data, manage financial performance, and support evidence-based decisions.
Extensive leadership experience in managing large, distributed teams and building a high-performance project management culture.
Proven track record in implementing standardized project methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile/Hybrid) and governance frameworks.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging executive leadership and external partners.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are highly beneficial.
Experience working in a global, industrial, manufacturing, or technology-driven environment is a strong advantage.

Work arrangement
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