EMEA - AP Strategy & PMO Manager

Our client is a multinational company, global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial solutions. We are looking for the EMEA-AP Strategy & PMO Manager.

Position Summary

The EMEA-AP Strategy & PMO Manager leads and drives the strategic project portfolio of the EMEA-AP region. The role runs the regional Project Management Office for the key transformation projects and supports the Head of Region EMEA-AP in shaping the regional strategy agenda by facilitating workshops, driving actions and supporting the preparation of analyses and presentations for the Management Team and the Advisory Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and run the regional PMO for the key transformation projects; define project charters, governance, milestones and KPIs in close collaboration with technical project leads, site management, and central functions.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, track critical‑path activities, manage risks, dependencies and escalations.
• Drive regular project reporting to the Head of Region, the Group CEO and shareholders.
• Coordinate external consultants, engineering partners and EPC interfaces where required.
• Support the Head of Region in shaping and updating the EMEA-AP regional strategy and annual operating plan.
• Lead the preparation of business reviews, strategy days and target/milestone definitions for the region.
• Conduct market, customer, competitive and operational analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify and structure new strategic initiatives and opportunities across EMEA‑AP.
• Prepare presentations, briefing notes and decision documents for the Management Team and the Advisory Committee.
• Drive preparation and follow‑up of Management Team meetings; track decisions and action items through to closure.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top‑tier university in Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent.
• Excellent business‑fluent English skills; additional European languages are a plus.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) and M365 Copilot or equivalent AI tool; experience with SAP and BI tools is a plus.
• 2–3 years of experience in a top‑tier management consulting firm in industrial/manufacturing environments (operations, capex, footprint, site transformation).
• Proven exposure to complex transformation programs, PMO set‑ups and senior stakeholder management.
• Strong structured problem‑solving, financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with credibility in front of executives, board members and shareholders.
• High motivation, energy and independent drive; thrives in fast‑moving environments.
• Hands‑on, can‑do attitude with strong ownership.

Key Competencies

• Strong structured problem‑solving, financial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with credibility in front of executives, board members and shareholders.
• High motivation, energy and independent drive; thrives in fast‑moving environments.
• Hands‑on, can‑do attitude with strong ownership.

Work Environment

Group Headquarters, Milan. Willingness for regular business travel in Europe.

Compensation

Base Salary: €85,000 – €100,000. Performance bonus, ticket restaurant, laptop, mobile phone.

This offer is open to candidates of both genders in accordance with Law no. 903/77.