Job Description:
The Role: Project Manager
The main role purpose is to successfully manage projects allocated to the position, ensuring delivery of the projects on time, within budget and within scope. By all this to support the execution of the shared services/global business services strategy.
Job type: permanent, based in Germany
Key accountabilities:
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, including post implementation support
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives and benefit case, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors and various departments, stakeholders involved into the project
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Ensure proper change management and strict migration methodology applied specifically for migration projects
Required experience:
Minimum 5–7 years in PMO, integration management, or large-scale transformation roles.
Strong background in industrial, engineering, or manufacturing sectors; experience with post-merger integration – nice to have.
Proven track record managing multi-functional, international programs with high complexity.
Excellent stakeholder management experience in matrixed, cross-border environments.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, HR, Engineering, or a related field.
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a must.
Proven Change Management knowledge.
Nice to have proven Psychology knowledge.
Language requirements:
Fluent German (C1/C2 level) – mandatory
Fluent English – mandatory
Personal attributes:
Strong influencing skills and executive presence.
Comfortable in dynamic, high-stakes environments with shifting priorities.
Flexible to move and deliver tasks at different level, from strategical to operational.
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments.
Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Recognizing the value that different perspectives bring to the organization.
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
About ESAB 🌍
Founded in 1904 with the invention of the world’s first welding electrode, ESAB has been shaping the history of welding and fabrication for over a century. Through continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a strong legacy of design leadership, we’ve built one of the most complete portfolios in welding, cutting, and gas control technology.
Today, ESAB operates in 47 countries with around 9,000 associates, serving industrial and healthcare applications worldwide. Since becoming an independent, publicly traded company in 2022, we continue to grow through innovation, customer-led design, and our ESAB Business Excellence (EBX) model.
Guided by our purpose – Shaping the world we imagine – we are building a $4B enterprise by driving sustainable solutions, empowering talent, and creating value for our customers, shareholders, and communities.
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What We Do
ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment.
Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas:
* Manual welding and cutting equipment
* Welding consumables
* Welding automation
* Cutting systems
Celebrating 110 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents.
Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding.
ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings – from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete.
The ESAB group has been owned by Colfax Corporation since January 13, 2012.
To learn more visit our website at www.esab.com and choose your region to begin
