Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

About the role

Advanced Energy is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to lead the governance, standards, and execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across its manufacturing facilities. The role ensures projects are planned, executed, and delivered in line with corporate strategy and operational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Align factory NPI procedures with global and Business Unit product development processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Prioritize and align projects with business value, providing portfolio visibility for executive decision‑making.
• Track project health (scope, schedule, cost, risks, benefits) and produce dashboards and status reports for leadership.
• Coordinate shared resources across projects, balancing demand versus capacity and reducing overallocation.
• Establish risk identification and mitigation standards, escalating major issues as needed.
• Deliver project management training, coaching, and mentorship to team leads.
• Own or support project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet) and maintain data integrity.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS environment.
• At least 3 years in NPI, production, or manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, manufacturing transfer, ramp‑up management, and project management principles.
• Relevant certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) is a plus.

Required skills

• MS Project
• Jira
• Smartsheet
• PMP certification (or equivalent)
• PRINCE2 methodology
• Agile/Scrum practices

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent.