Applied Materials Senior PMO Manager m/w/d 

Germany, Bavaria 

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide governance and guidance for construction-related and facility projects across all German sites, ensuring compliance with global standards, consistent planning, and reporting. Act as a strategic advisor rather than direct project execution.
• Monitor Integrated FM rollout, KPI tracking, capital project tracking and forecasting, and overall project governance. Support project excellence and reporting for the entire European region over time.
• Develop and oversee operating and capital budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost optimization. Prepare investment forecasts and support long-term financial planning for facility projects. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and maintain standardized tools, templates, and processes across all sites to enable scalable operations and alignment with global standards.
• Build and lead a PMO team for Northern Europe to drive project excellence and overall management.
• Provide clear and frequent project and financial updates to internal stakeholders on scope, schedule, budget, and risks using professional presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, IFM providers, and site leadership) to ensure alignment on project goals, budgets, and standards.

To succeed in this role requires:

• Ability to oversee complex, multi-site projects and influence stakeholders across regions.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate with multiple groups and teams.
  Excellent analytical and numerical skills; ability to interpret and present financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office , especially PowerPoint and Excel , for reporting and executive presentations.
  Ability to partner effectively within a matrix organization and with demanding technical business leaders.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  Leadership capability to act as a player-coach, doing work while building future PMO capability.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% and manage projects primarily based in Heimstetten.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (BWL), Finance, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
• 5+ years in project management, facilities management, or construction oversight in a technically complex industry.
• Proven experience in multi-project oversight and governance.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and investment forecasting.
• Familiarity with CMMS/IWMS systems (e.g., Maximo, TRIRIGA), SAP, and project reporting tools is a plus.
• Expertise in project governance, KPI tracking, and financial forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high affinity for numbers.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel) for executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Ability to develop and implement standardized processes and best practices.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing external service providers.
• Knowledge of local building, fire, and environmental codes.
• Experience in international or multi-site project environments.
• Capability to build and lead a PMO team for regional project excellence.