Head of Project Management South

Where do people love what they do, and excel at it? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company harnessing technology to shape the future of intralogistics. We transform performance and efficiency for customers worldwide, giving them a vital market edge. Short Facts Milan, Italy Swisslog, hybrid Project Management Permanent Position Responsibilities Make an impact Are you ready for a high-impact leadership role in a dynamic, international environment? We seek an experienced and strategic Head of Project Management – South to lead Project and Site Managers across Italy, Spain, and France. You will provide direction, coaching, and support, ensuring alignment with business goals and high-quality delivery of complex projects. Your role involves fostering collaboration within our EMEA Project Management organization, ensuring local execution aligns with regional strategies. Regular travel will be required to engage with your team, visit sites, build customer relationships, and participate in regional forums. Lead, mentor, and inspire Project Managers and Site Managers across multiple countries, promoting a high-performance culture. Ensure project excellence from planning to delivery, overseeing scope, timeline, cost, quality, and risk. Serve as the strategic leader for Project Management in Southern EMEA, promoting best practices and strengthening customer relationships. Monitor project health using KPIs and dashboards, addressing issues proactively. Manage change requests, resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk mitigation in coordination with stakeholders. Ensure compliance with governance, methodology, and health, safety, and regulatory standards. Own the project portfolio budget, ensuring profitability and financial discipline. Report progress and metrics to the EMEA leadership, providing insights for continuous improvement. Application Requirements What you need to succeed University degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field, with experience in automation or industrial systems. Proven experience leading medium-to-large complex projects in industrial or automation sectors. At least 3 years of leadership experience managing Project or Site Managers, with full project and budget responsibility. Knowledge of project delivery frameworks; certifications like PMP, Prince2, or SAFe are a plus. Understanding of Health & Safety standards and industry compliance. Fluent in English and Italian; Spanish skills are advantageous. Knowledge of intralogistics and material handling is highly desirable. You are a confident, proactive leader with strategic and hands-on skills. You thrive in a multicultural, matrixed environment, excel in influencing and collaboration, and are passionate about developing teams, delivering value, and improving project execution. Our promise to you Swisslog offers opportunities for those who want to drive the future of intralogistics through robotic and data-driven solutions that create exceptional value. Join us to be part of a global enterprise rooted in Swiss excellence, with worldwide opportunities. Realize your potential in a passionate, united team. About Swisslog Swisslog, part of the KUKA Group, is shaping the future of intralogistics with cutting-edge technologies. Our team of 3,000 experts from 50 countries serve top brands worldwide, implementing innovative, flexible automation solutions that transform supply chains. Join us and share your unique perspective. Join the journey! If a career with Swisslog interests you, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application! Ready to start your journey? We look forward to hearing from you. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: it, IT

Posted Date: 6/17/2025