Project Leader - Planisware Governance

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the ongoing governance and lifecycle management of the Planisware platform across divisions.
• Apply strong PMO practices, including budget oversight, planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Maintain and evolve platform roadmaps aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Ensure value realization through structured tracking of benefits, risks, and dependencies.

2. Stakeholder, Governance & Organizational Alignment

• Act as the primary interface across divisions, Product Companies, business controllers, IT, and partners.
• Drive alignment in a complex, decentralized organization, proactively influencing and delivering results across functions.
• Lead governance structures including decision forums, escalation mechanisms, and approval processes.
• Provide structured updates to Steering Committees on platform performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

3. Cross‑Divisional & International Collaboration

• Work closely with multiple Product Companies and decentralized engineering organizations.
• Leverage international exposure and cultural awareness to drive alignment across geographies.
• Harmonize ways of working while respecting local business needs and maturity levels.

4. Functional Ownership & Methodology Alignment (Planisware + CtP 2.0)

• Own the functional alignment of Planisware with Atlas Copco project management practices.
• Ensure integration and adherence to CtP 2.0 engineering project methodology as a core foundation.
• Drive standardization of processes, templates, and reporting structures within Planisware.
• Balance global standards with controlled flexibility across divisions.

5. Adoption, Value Realization & Continuous Improvement

• Drive sustained adoption and usage maturity of Planisware across divisions.
• Monitor adoption metrics, user engagement, and feedback loops.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing platform usability and business value.
• Ensure ongoing knowledge enablement training and refresher sessions and capability building.

6. Platform Governance & Support

• Establish and lead Platform Governance frameworks, including usage guidelines, compliance, and process ownership.
• Define and manage first-line platform support model, ensuring timely issue resolution and user assistance.
• Oversee platform stability, performance, and ongoing optimization.
• Drive platform maturity roadmap and long-term sustainability.

7. Vendor, Partner & Budget Management

• Manage collaboration with Planisware and partners ensuring structured delivery and accountability.
• Monitor platform-related budgets, ensuring transparency and proactive management of risks.
• Ensure service quality and contractual commitments are consistently met.

To succeed, you will need 

Experience & Skill Requirements

Educational Requirements

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer Engineering or equivalent

Professional Experience

• 6–10+ years of experience in managing enterprise platforms, governance, or digital transformation programs
• Proven project management track record with strong PMO exposure (budget, planning, reporting, risk management)
• Experience in Project Management environments.
• Strong exposure to cross‑divisional and decentralized organizational setups
• Experience working with multiple Product Companies
• Exposure to international environments and multicultural collaboration
• Experience in engineering environments; familiarity with CtP 2.0 methodology (preferred)
• Strong ability to drive stakeholder alignment, governance, and sustained adoption
• Experience working with SaaS platforms and external vendors

   

  Software & Tool Knowledge

  • Strong exposure to Planisware or similar PPM / SaaS platforms.
  • Experience with project or project portfolio management software.
  • Experience with and understanding of SaaS concepts.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project Online / Project Server, SharePoint, Power BI is an advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word
   

  Knowledge Areas

  • Project & Program Management (PMO frameworks)
  • Agile & Waterfall methodologies
  • Engineering project methodologies (CtP 2.0 preferred)
  • Platform governance & operating models
  • Change management & adoption frameworks
  • Budget & financial management
  • Risk & dependency management
  • Continuous improvement & platform maturity
   

  Personality & Behavioural Competencies

  • Result‑Driven Leader – drives outcomes across complex, matrix organizations
  • Pragmatic & Structured – balances governance with flexibility
  • Resilient & Solution‑oriented – manages ambiguity effectively
  • Influential Communicator – aligns stakeholders across levels and geographies
  • Strategic Thinker – focuses on long-term platform value and maturity
  • Culturally Aware & Globally Oriented
  • Strong ownership and accountability mindset
   

  Soft Skills

  • High-level planning and prioritization
  • Strong stakeholder influence without formal authority
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Focus on sustainable outcomes and business value realization

In return, we offer you 

• A work culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity
• Access to Global Job opportunities as a part of Atlas Copco Group
• Opportunities to grow and develop. Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
• New challenges and new learning

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