Operations Project Manager PMO
Waukesha, WI - USA
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Job Summary
About INNIO Group:
INNIOGroupis aglobaldistributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable flexible transient decentralizedmodularand efficient power.Witha track recordofinnovation INNIO designs manufactures and services highperformance power systemsunder its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands.The company delivers power for applications including data centers microgrids grid stabilization industrialenergyand gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed baseacross approximately100 countriesas of December 31 2025 supported by a resilient highmargin services business that delivers longterm recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand acceleratesdriven by AIelectrificationand grid constraintsINNIO enables scalable behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency fast start capability strongtransientperformanceand fuel flexibility including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employsover5000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Purpose of Role:
INNIO manufactures its Jenbacher products at its headquarters in Jenbach Austria and is building up additional production capacity for US customers at its site in Waukesha Wisconsin.
As Operations Project Manager PMO within Jenbacher Global Operations Programs you will support the program management of the Waukesha production ramp-up. Based onsite in Waukesha you will work closely with Program Leadership the local site organization the Jenbach headquarters and the individual workstream leaders and teams.
You will serve as the on-site program management representative maintaining a detailed and current understanding of the operational status upcoming milestones and critical topics across the ramp-up. At the same time you will maintain an overarching program perspective and assess how workstream developments risks and decisions affect the overall milestones and strategic objectives.
Your role will be to create transparency across workstreams track progress against agreed milestones and targets and ensure that dependencies risks and roadblocks are identified challenged and addressed in a timely manner. You will prepare decision-oriented status reports and support the development and follow-up of mitigation measures where program delivery is at risk.
This role is suited to a structured analytical and proactive project manager with experience in cross-functional environments and a strong interest in manufacturing and operations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Track program / workstream progress against the integrated program plan and constructively challenge delays gaps assumptions and inconsistencies
Connect detailed on-site developments with the broader program objectives priorities and strategic implications
Proactively identify cross-functional roadblocks and support the development and follow-up of mitigation measures
Coordinate with workstream leaders to ensure alignment with overall milestones targets and priorities
Prepare consolidated status reports dashboards management presentations and SteerCo materials
Maintain program-level action risk issue decision and dependency tracking
Support cross-functional alignment meetings management reviews and decision preparation
Provide additional project management support to selected workstreams where required
Drive transparency accountability and timely escalation across the program
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Project Management or a related field.
5 years of project management experience preferably gained in management consulting operations consulting a transformation office or a project management office within an industrial technology-driven or multinational environment.
Willingness to travel internationally particularly to the company headquarters in Jenbach Austria as required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and experience with project and portfolio management tools.
Excellent analytical problem-solving planning and organizational skills with the ability to structure complex topics and translate them into clear actions.
Ability to understand the broader program context identify critical priorities and balance strategic objectives with operational execution.
Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to coordinate and constructively challenge cross-functional teams.
Proactive hands-on and results-oriented working style with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
Fluent written and spoken English; German language skills are a plus.
INNIO offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
INNIO is empowering the transition to net zero – with energy solutions and services that are flexible, scalable, and resilient.