Project Manager Operations
For Copeland’s manufacturing site in Mikulov, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager Operations to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic Operations projects from concept through successful implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and site leadership to drive business priorities, improve operational performance, and establish a structured project management framework. The position combines project leadership, stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and strategic execution in a dynamic international manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead strategic Operations projects from initiation to successful implementation.
- Establish and continuously improve the project management framework across Operations.
- Develop project charters, governance, schedules, milestones and resource plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Drive execution, monitor progress, manage risks and remove project roadblocks.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts and resource utilization.
- Develop executive project reporting and provide regular updates to Business Unit leadership.
- Partner with the local Management Team to prioritize and execute strategic initiatives.
- Ensure accountability for project deliverables and business results.
- Promote structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Implement and maintain modern project management tools.
- Develop project follow up structure and reporting structure including standard tools and KPIs.
Ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
- Fluent in both Czech and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a technical and international business environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.