Position Overview
At dormakaba, we are transforming how technology enables our business worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Global Program PMO Lead to establish the governance, methodology, and operating rhythm behind a complex, multi-year transformation.
This is not a traditional PMO administration role. You will create clarity, drive accountability, and orchestrate delivery across business units, functions, regions, workstreams, and external partners.
Build the engine behind a global transformation .
Your Impact
You will lead the Program Management Office and provide the structure needed to turn strategy into results. From integrated planning and executive governance to risk, resources, budgets, and dependencies, you will keep the transformation aligned, transparent, and moving forward.
What you will do
- Establish and lead the PMO for a global SAP transformation.
- Define the program operating model, governance, methodology, standards, and tools.
- Maintain an integrated roadmap across scope, milestones, resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
- Orchestrate delivery across more than 100 matrixed resources, multiple regions, and external partners.
- Lead Steering Committees, Program Boards, and executive reporting.
- Create transparency, accelerate decisions, and ensure clear accountability.
- Manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change control.
- Drive resource and capacity planning across workstreams.
- Hold system integrators and service providers accountable for quality, commitments, and outcomes.
- Support business readiness, handover, hypercare, and successful program closure.
Coach project managers and strengthen PMO / program management capabilities across Global IT.
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What we require
- At least 7 years of program and project management experience, including 3 years leading a strategic PMO function within a global IT / Transformation programs.
- A proven track record in large-scale SAP, ERP, or enterprise transformation.
- Strong expertise in governance, integrated planning, financial oversight, resource management, risk, and change control.
- Experience leading complex, international, and matrixed delivery organisations.
- Confidence working with C-level sponsors and senior executives.
- Experience managing system integrators, consultancies, and other delivery partners.
- Clear communication, sound judgement, and a pragmatic leadership style.
- A bachelor or master’s degree in IT or Business Administrations.
Business fluency in English.
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What we offer
- Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
- Attractive salary package
- Development opportunities
- Employee support program
- Additional benefits such as free parking and an on-site restaurant
Flexibility through a hybrid working model
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Why join us
This is an opportunity to shape how a major global transformation is run, not simply to report on it. You will work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and business, creating the conditions for global teams to deliver lasting value.
If you thrive on complexity, create clarity, and know how to turn governance into momentum, we look forward to receiving your application .
Who we are
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
dormakaba Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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