Project Excellence Expert (m/f/d)

Job description

Help make complex customer projects work better! At INNIO, our Customer Project Management teams deliver complex energy solutions worldwide — from engine deliveries and containerized solutions to overhaul & repair activities and full-scope power plant projects. To further develop and shape this work, we are looking for a versatile and hands-on Project Excellence Expert (m/f/d) who helps improve how project work gets done in practice. This role in our PMO team combines practical support for our project organization with ownership of selected improvement topics across processes, tools and systems, reporting, training, and digital ways of working. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving real problems, building useful structures, and helping project teams work more effectively every day. We are looking for a results-oriented professional who thrives on improving processes, implementing solutions, creating structure, simplifying complexity, and providing hands-on support in a complex, cross-functional environment. This role goes beyond a traditional project management position and is not a purely strategic or coordination-focused role. It requires good project management discipline, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong interest in digital tools and the practical implementation of change. You will work across our Customer Project Management business function on the following topics: Manage cross-functional and department-internal improvement projects Drive digital improvements, automation, and AI-supported use case Support and enable project managers and PM leadership in day-to-day operational topics Shape and improve Project Management-related processes, interfaces, templates, standards, and project methodology Integrate and support PM-tools and systems such as our own solutions myProject / Project Studio and myPlant, Primavera P6, MS SharePoint, Tableau, and Oracle ERP Translating business needs into practical tool, process, or reporting solutions that work for our organization Depending on your strengths and development, you will gradually take on broader ownership of selected topics including: Ceating and improving reports, dashboards, and management-ready insights with clarity and structure Cooperation with Project Finance and Cost Control as well as with Digital / IT teams User support and improvements related to our ERP system and digital tools Implement agile elements in how customer projects are executed Preparing training material, onboarding content, and user guidance for our international teams Deliver training and contribute to knowledge sharing Your Profile: Bachelor / Master in Business, IT/Digital, Project Management, Economics, or similar Relevant experience in PMO, project support, project excellence, process improvement, operations support, or a similar role in a project-based environment Clear evidence of implementation-oriented, hands-on work Experience working across functions and with different stakeholder groups Good understanding of reporting, KPIs, dashboards, or data-driven decision support Strong affinity for systems, tools, and digital ways of working Ability to create structure through templates, documentation, standards, or training material Very good English skills Helpful additional experience: Experience with PM tools, ERP systems, reporting platforms, collaboration tools, or workflow/automation solutions Exposure to data handling, analytics, or basic technical scripting Experience in an industrial, engineering, manufacturing, service, supply chain, or project delivery environment Exposure to customer project management or related interfaces such as logistics, purchasing, finance, or controlling German language skills You are likely a good fit if you... enjoy working hands-on and turning ideas into practical solutions can move confidently between processes, tools, data, and stakeholders like improving how teams work rather than only coordinating or reporting on it are structured and pragmatic in dynamic environments are comfortable supporting operational teams in practical ways can balance attention to detail with cross-functional coordination are curious about digital tools, automation, and smarter ways of working At INNIO we offer you: An innovative and international working environment Health We Care Program - including company sport activities Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity Transportation cost support in accordance with policy One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals Attractive location in the heart of the alps which provides various outdoor sport and other leisure possibilities At INNIO, we offer a competitive salary package which is far above the requirements of the metal collective agreement in Austria. We highly value your individual qualifications and experience. As part of our recruiting process, we engage in open dialogue with you to discuss the details and ensure the best possible fit.