Lead Technical Project Manager, External Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Slovakia.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects within the External Manufacturing network, ensuring that scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.

• Foster stakeholder alignment by resolving conflicts, clarifying responsibilities, and ensuring smooth integration between internal teams and external manufacturers.

• Take ownership of cross-functional project planning, facilitating workshops to create comprehensive project packages (charter, scope, timelines, budgets, risks, RACI, and communication plans).

• Manage the execution of complex transitions, including outsourcing/insourcing, supplier transfers, and new product introductions in collaboration with external partners.

• Implement structured governance routines to identify risks, escalations, and decision-making needs.

• Spot cost-saving opportunities across suppliers and lead initiatives in automation, productivity enhancement, and value engineering.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure project decisions align with business strategy and operational realities.

• Maintain a disciplined approach to risk management by keeping risk registers, mitigation plans, and scenario-based recovery strategies updated.

• Serve as the primary contact for senior leadership, offering clear updates, data-driven recommendations, and established escalation pathways.

• Support governance of external manufacturing, including readiness assessments, change management, and oversight of supplier-driven projects.

• Promote standard work and best practices in project management, emphasizing documentation quality, reporting standards, and project management discipline across the network.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum functional or technical experience and skills necessary to perform the role effectively.

• Proficiency in IT and systems skills.

• Relevant soft skills and competencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus.

• Large corporation with a presence and manufacturing facilities worldwide.

• Stable employer located in the Košice region of Slovakia.

• Corporate culture grounded in our values: Improve care, Deliver results, Grow together, Own it, and Do what’s right.

• Comprehensive introduction program aligned with company standards.

• Development training opportunities.

• Career advancement prospects for internal employees.

• Referral bonus system.

• Recognition program.

• Supplementary pension plan following the trial period with employer contributions.

• Social fund offering various support and perks for employees.