As an IT Project Manager within our IT Planning & Governance department, you serve as the vital link between strategic business objectives and technical execution. Your mission is to lead complex IT initiatives that modernize our infrastructure and software landscape, ensuring every project delivers measurable value to our operations and internal customers. You will orchestrate resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations to drive digital transformation across the organization, acting as a catalyst for technological advancement.
A Day in Your Life
In a global organization with a rich Japanese heritage dating back to 1915, you will spend your days balancing the stability of established systems with the agility required for modern innovation. You might start your morning coordinating with third-party vendors on a cybersecurity rollout, followed by a mid-day session refining a business case for a new software implementation. Your afternoons are often dedicated to navigating a diverse stakeholder landscape, where you translate technical requirements into clear business impacts for leadership.
Key Challenges
Success in this role requires high emotional intelligence to manage dependencies across multiple departments. You will be tasked with maintaining project momentum even when priorities shift or technical complexities arise. Bridging the gap between legacy processes and future-ready digital solutions requires a structured approach and the ability to influence without direct authority.
The IT Projects and IT Demands that you manage can have a regional scope or a global scope. Both types have their specific set of stakeholders, from regular office workers without any IT knowledge up to Global IT Leaders in our Headquarters in Tokyo.
Growth & Career Opportunities
Yokogawa Europe B.V. is committed to long-term professional development. In this position, you have the unique opportunity to shape the project management framework within the IT Planning & Governance team. Success here opens pathways toward senior IT leadership, strategic portfolio management, or specialized roles in global digital transformation initiatives.
Team & Culture
You will join a team that values structure, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on a foundation of precision and innovation, reflecting our century-long history. We operate with a collaborative mindset, where proactive risk identification is encouraged, and knowledge sharing is part of our daily rhythm.
Who You Are
You are an ambitious, structured thinker with a proven track record of delivering (IT-) Projects on time and within scope. You understand the role and responsibilities of a Project Manager and a Project Management Office (PMO). You remain calm under pressure and possess the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences with ease. You are passionate about refining project methodologies and thrive in environments where you can take ownership of the full project lifecycle.
What You'll Do & What You Bring
- Lead the full lifecycle of IT projects, from initial scoping and business case development to final delivery and handover.
- Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and third-party vendors to ensure optimal delivery. Perform Risk & Issue Management.
- Implement and maintain rigorous project governance standards in line with IT Planning requirements.
- Facilitate regular steering committee meetings and provide transparent reporting to the leadership team. You have sufficient skills to provide both written and verbal reporting.
- Bring a solid background in project management methodologies such as PMBoK , Agile/Scrum and DevOps; preferably you are certified.
- Demonstrate 5 to 10 years of experience in Project environments in the role of PM or PMO. Experience in typical IT projects is a pre, but not a must.
- Hold a higher vocational degree (HBO level or equivalent) and maintain professional fluency in English.
- Have a professional set of communication and presentation skills and a good understanding of business hierarchy and culture.
Why Join Now
This is a pivotal moment to join Yokogawa Europe B.V. as we expand our IT capabilities to meet the demands of a changing industrial landscape. By taking on this role, you will play a direct part in building the digital foundation that supports our mission of contributing to society through measurement, control, and information technology.
What We Offer
Yokogawa Europe B.V. provides a competitive professional package aligned with local market standards and statutory requirements. Our offer includes:
- A comprehensive salary and benefits package, with specific ranges confirmed during the recruiter screening.
- Statutory annual leave and public holiday entitlements in accordance with local labor laws.
- Access to parental leave and sick pay provisions as per local regulations.
- A modern working environment that supports a balance between office presence and remote flexibility. Yokogawa Europe B.V. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including those with disabilities. We invite you to apply and contribute to our global legacy of innovation.
Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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