Head of PMO

SHT SMART HIGH-TECH AKTIEBOLAG

Help Build the Future of Advanced Manufacturing Smart High Tech AB is a Swedish deep-tech company developing graphene-enhanced thermal interface materials for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, data centres, high-performance computing and advanced electronics. As global demand grows, we are entering a phase of industrial expansion, manufacturing scale-up and international growth. We are now seeking an experienced Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager to lead strategic projects and support the expansion of our manufacturing operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a company moving from qualification and commercialisation into industrial-scale production. The Opportunity As Head of PMO / Senior Project Manager, you will lead key strategic and operational initiatives across the company. Working closely with executive management, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, supply chain and international partners, you will drive complex projects from planning through execution. A key focus will be manufacturing expansion, industrialisation and factory scale-up, including facility establishment, equipment implementation, production ramp-up and operational readiness. The position involves frequent international travel, particularly to China, including extended stays when required. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Project Leadership Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution. Establish project governance, reporting structures and best practices. Drive timelines, budgets, resource planning and performance tracking. Identify and mitigate project risks and operational bottlenecks. Support executive management with prioritisation and decision-making. Manufacturing Scale-Up & Industrialisation Support factory establishment and manufacturing expansion initiatives. Coordinate production readiness and operational launch activities. Participate in facility planning, process implementation and ramp-up. Drive industrialisation projects from pilot production to mass production. Ensure alignment between manufacturing capabilities and business objectives. International Operations Coordinate projects involving teams across Europe and China. Collaborate with suppliers, customers and strategic partners. Build strong cross-functional relationships across international organisations. Support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a highly experienced project leader with a strong industrial background and a proven track record of executing complex manufacturing projects. You have experience from factory build-ups, production ramp-ups or industrialisation programmes and understand the challenges of scaling manufacturing operations. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are comfortable working with both senior leadership and operational teams. Most importantly, you are a leader who drives execution and delivers results. QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field. Extensive experience in project management, programme management or PMO leadership. Proven experience leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects. Experience from factory build-ups or industrialisation programmes. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments. Experience leading cross-functional and international teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English, written and spoken. Highly Meritorious Experience from semiconductor, electronics, advanced materials, battery, automotive or deep-tech industries. Experience from scale-up companies and high-growth environments. Experience working with manufacturing organisations in China. Knowledge of automation, process engineering and advanced manufacturing technologies. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certification. Mandarin Chinese language skills. Swedish language skills. Why Join Smart High Tech? At Smart High Tech, you will help build the manufacturing platform that supports next-generation AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and advanced electronics. You will work alongside leading scientists, engineers and industry experts while helping transform breakthrough technology into world-class industrial production. This is a rare opportunity to influence both strategy and execution while contributing directly to the growth of a rapidly expanding deep-tech company with global ambitions. If you are passionate about industrialisation and manufacturing scale-up, we would love to hear from you. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.

DEPT

VP Of Delivery DACH, Experience & Engineering Hamburg/Berlin/Cologne, hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team in Germany. We combine technology and experience design to create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is digital experiences and communication that change perceptions and shape new behaviours to make a difference in the market. As the VP of Delivery, Experience & Engineering (E&E), you will be responsible for the overall coordination of all crafts to ensure the successful delivery of projects across DEPT®’s portfolio. This role requires strategic oversight, operational excellence, and the ability to foster strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes efficiently and profitably. This position requires a deep understanding of agency operations, knowledge of at least one of digital experience and digital engineering delivery, and the ability to lead high-growth, cross-functional teams and bring confidence and expertise to client conversations.  The VP will focus on orchestrating all our experience and engineering service line delivery, ensuring that quality and profitability targets are met and that client outputs are delivered to a high standard.  They will also focus on the key processes and interconnections that enable that delivery - delivery processes, project management, resource forecasting, workflow optimisation, risk management, and talent development in the delivery team.  You will act as a key interface between Growth, Client Services, and Delivery, ensuring seamless business onboarding, optimized workflows, and consistent delivery excellence. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Delivery Leadership: Oversee the coordination of all craft teams, ensuring successful project delivery with a focus on quality, efficiency, and profitability. * Operational Excellence: Standardize best practices and optimize workflows to drive operational efficiency, resource utilization, and continuous improvement. * Client Onboarding: Collaborate with Growth and Client Services teams to ensure new business is onboarded effectively and RFP responses are robust from a delivery perspective. * Escalation Management: Work closely with Client Services to proactively manage project escalations, developing effective de-escalation strategies to maintain client satisfaction. Where escalations are critical, directly assume operational steering of the affected project team to stabilise delivery. * Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to refine delivery methodologies and enhance performance. * Innovation & Scalability: Focus on scaling delivery capabilities, fostering innovation, and implementing best practices to support complex, multi-million-euro enterprise initiatives. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the organisational glue between VP of Engineering, VP of Experience, VP of PMO and the VP of Client & Growth, bringing together delivery and commercial perspectives to align on strategic priorities and ensure cohesive project execution. * Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project delivery quality, team success, client satisfaction, and financial performance. * Financial Sign-Off & Governance: Serve as the business-responsible approver for all invoices, client contracts, staff employment contracts, and freelance agreements, ensuring financial and legal governance across the region. * Weekly Delivery Reporting: Own the preparation and hosting of the weekly delivery meeting with the SVP of Delivery and the Head of Market, aggregating data and insights from multiple internal sources to provide a comprehensive delivery status update. * Internal Stakeholder Management: Maintain active dotted-line relationships with HR Business Partnering, the People Team, Recruitment, and Resource Management, ensuring alignment on people, capacity, and organisational topics. WHAT YOU BRING: * Proven experience in senior delivery leadership roles within the technology or digital services industry. * Strong background in managing cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines (engineering, strategy, design, data, etc.). * Demonstrated success in optimizing delivery operations, resource management, and workflow efficiency. * Strong understanding of client onboarding processes, RFP management, and project lifecycle management. * Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. * Experience in scaling delivery functions to support complex, large-scale enterprise projects. * Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across regions. * Strong commercial acumen with an ability to align delivery operations with business growth objectives. * Authority and experience in signing off invoices, contracts, and legal agreements as business-responsible approver. * Demonstrable experience managing complex internal stakeholder networks including HR, Recruitment, and Resource Management. * Deep understanding of multi-tier margin structures (project margin, gross margin, contribution margin) and non-billable cost management. WHO YOU ARE: * A strategic operator with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges. * A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments. * Passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. * Adept at leveraging data to inform decision-making and enhance performance. * Committed to fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. * Comfortable operating at the intersection of commercial, operational, and people agendas. * A natural connector who bridges craft teams and client-facing functions to create coherent delivery outcomes. * Willing to roll up your sleeves in a crisis - stepping into project operations when the situation demands it. WE OFFER: * Flexible, hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location); * Company pension scheme. * Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. * Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays. * Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform; * €50 personal monthly allowance via our dedicated benefits apps for use across daily expenses and lifestyle perks. * Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals. * Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

WhiteTech

At WhiteTech, we empower businesses in the financial ecosystem with cutting-edge white-label and SAAS solutions. Our comprehensive suite of tools is tailored for EMI, PSP, e-commerce, and open banking platforms. With WhiteTech, clients gain access to a platform designed for flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration. Our mission is to help businesses unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Whether scaling your PSP, enhancing your EMI services, or diving into open banking, WhiteTech is your partner for innovation and growth. We are a remote-first technology company and welcome applications from candidates across Europe, including the EEA, the UK, Switzerland, and other non-EEA European countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Montenegro, Turkey, and the Western Balkans. We also consider applicants from different locations who can work within Central European Time (CET). YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT: As a Business Analyst at WhiteTech, you will contribute to conducting detailed business analysis, understanding market dynamics, and enhancing our product offerings. By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will ensure our products not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our customers. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and innovative, able to learn and adapt quickly. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conducting comprehensive business analysis for diverse fintech projects and initiatives. * Analyzing industry trends, market conditions, and competitor strategies for benchmarking purposes. * Collecting and prioritizing the product requirements from stakeholders and the focus groups. * Developing detailed use cases, user stories, and documentation to outline product features and functionalities. * Identifying and addressing gaps in current products and processes. * Working with third-party developers to integrate API and SDK products. * Providing technical support to internal sales, operations units, and partner engineering teams. * Participating in troubleshooting, testing, launching, and monitoring post-integration of solutions. * Creating technical documentation, integration manuals, guidelines, user manuals, and training materials for clients. * Managing internal knowledge transfer and conducting product demonstrations to stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS: * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. * At least 3 years experience as a Business Analyst or Product Manager. * Familiarity with both B2B and B2C environments. * Knowledge of business analysis requirements, project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. * Understanding of basic usability principles and UI/UX design (Figma). * Experience with SQL and basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript. * Strong proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Miro, UML, and Google tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.). * Experience in creating mockups and sketches for user interfaces. * Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Understanding of Agile methodologies. * Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills. * At least an Upper-intermediate level of English. OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS TYPICALLY FOLLOWS THESE STAGES: 1. Application screening 2. Interview Stages (2-3 weeks): * Prescreening call (40 min) * Technical Interview with PM (60 min) * Final Interview with Head of PMO (60 min) 3. Job Offer 4. Referrals: Employment and Background Check We offer:  * Competitive compensation package (commensurate with your experience) * 19 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) * Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice * Values-driven culture with a friendly and supportive work environment * Opportunity to regularly participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor * Matrix organizational structure designed to streamline communication, remove barriers, and promote efficiency Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a cutting-edge fintech environment. Please apply now to be part of our dynamic team and make a tangible impact on the future of payments! Let’s build something great together!