Project Management Office (PMO) Lead (m/w/d)

BayWa r.e is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

At BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, we are proud to play a part in the solar energy revolution, with our global supplier relations, we supply installers with high-quality solar components and offer a level of customer service that is unrivaled within the solar wholesale industry. Our global and local expertise means we understand the breadth of challenges that solar installers face.

Join us as a PMO Lead and play a key role in driving strategic transformation. In this leadership position, you’ll shape project governance, optimize portfolio performance, and guide cross-functional teams through change. If you’re passionate about structure, impact, and enabling business-critical decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

And this is how you protect the world we live in

• Manage and oversee the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Monitor project performance, budgets, risks, and resource allocation, with a strong focus on tracking planned vs. actual values
• Report financial and project status to senior leadership, enabling informed decision‑making
• Lead or coordinate a PMO team (currently one person), providing guidance, coaching, and support
• Facilitate governance structures such as steering committees and ensure project compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and support change and transformation initiatives
• Develop and implement project management standards, processes, and tools across the organization
• Act as a central point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution

Who we are looking forward to

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management and PMO functions in a complex and international environment
• Strong expertise in project controlling, including tracking of planned vs. actual values
• Solid financial knowledge, including understanding of balance sheets and financial reporting
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) and portfolio management practices
• Experience in leading or coordinating project teams, with demonstrated leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities, including stakeholder management
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Power BI)
• Fluent in English and German

What you can look forward to

• We care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you – no one is left out in the cold with us
• Further training opportunities via internal and external training courses
• Flexible working hours, mobile working days and modern workplace equipment
• Discounted online shopping
• Subsidy for public transport “Deutschland Ticket” und JobRad
• Smartphone, also for private use
• Last but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greener
• Do you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.

Is This Role The Right Fit For You?

We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.

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