Global Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

  • PROBAT SE
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Global Head of Project Management (m/f/d)

Since 1868, PROBAT stands for pioneering solutions concerning the processing of coffee. The company is the undisputed world market leader regarding mechanical and plant engineering for the coffee industry. With the acquisition of Royal Duyvis Wiener in 2024 – one of the world´s leading manufacturers in the global cocoa, chocolate, nut and seed processing industry – PROBAT once again emphasises its expansion strategy and impressively demonstrates the growth potential of the group. Together with subsidiaries in Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland and the USA, PROBAT now has around. 1,200 employees
 
At the earliest possible date, we search for a Global Head of Project Management (m/f/d) for our company group. 

These are your tasks:

  • Strategic responsibility for the complete project management within the company group including risk management and quality assurance
  • Implementation of company-wide project management strategy as well as optimisation of the existing project management tools and methods
  • Control and monitoring of complex, interdisciplinary projects on national and international levels
  • Ensuring efficient processes for prioritisation and resource allocation
  • Leadership and development of a global team of 20 project managers (m/f/d)
  • Identification of innovation potentials and promotion of agile methods for continuous improvement
  • Communication with stakeholders on C level and close cooperation with other executives
  • Direct reporting to the CSO of the company group 

What you need to bring:

  • Completed studies in engineering, business informatics, business administration or a comparable field of study
  • Relevant experience as manager in the field of project management
  • Proven success with complex projects and in strategic corporate development
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern project management methods
  • Leadership and social skills, analytical and strategic way of working as well as very good negotiating skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to successfully implement changes
  • Good command of written and spoken German and English language, further languages are an advantage
 
Depending on your residence, your place of employment will be in Emmerich or in Koog aan de Zaan. Hybrid working is possible.

Why PROBAT?

The tradition of a family business does not mean standing still. We believe that the success of each individual determines the success of the entire team. We foster the innovative spirit of our employees and value new ideas that contribute to the development of our company. Being part of the PROBAT Group means combining excellence with global teamwork, shaped by respect and diversity. We think in generations, not in quarters. We are a global brand with 15 locations in 9 countries. Founded in 1868 in Emmerich.
We are a team of thinkers, doers, and dreamers who rise to the challenge every day of building the best brand the coffee, cocoa, and chocolate sector has ever seen. Generic campaigns and boring marketing slogans are not part of our repertoire. We break the rules and set trends! We’re not an ordinary team: we stick together, push each other forward, and achieve great things as one. We laugh, we celebrate, and we face challenges hand in hand.

Apply

Depending on your residence, your place of employment will be in Emmerich or in Koog aan de Zaan. Hybrid working is possible.
 
Please send your application for this position via www.probat.com 
  • Miriam Naß
  • 02822 912 670

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