Regional IT Project & Transformation Manager, Americas

Regional IT Project & Transformation Manager, Americas

Corporate Functions

Location Buford - Georgia

Permanent

Full Time

 

 

The following challenges await you:

• You will lead and support regional and global IT initiatives with a strong focus on the Americas and ensure smooth delivery across sites, functions, and time zones.
• You will take ownership of assigned topics, drive decisions, follow up on actions, and keep initiatives moving.
• You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT Business Partners, technical teams, and external partners.
• You will handle a broad range of topics, from infrastructure and business applications to strategic and organizational initiatives.
• Typical projects may include new site setups or expansions, infrastructure transformations, ERP or application rollouts, and data or automation initiatives.
• You will bring structure, clarity, and transparency to scope, timelines, responsibilities, risks, and project status.
• You will provide leadership across cross-functional teams, including situations where you do not have formal authority.
• You will gradually take on broader regional coordination and management responsibilities.
• You will travel regularly to Heraeus locations within the United States and internationally, with an expected travel level of up to 30%.
• You will also travel to the Heraeus headquarters in Hanau, Germany, as needed, typically one to three times per year.

Your Profile

• You bring 5+ years of experience in IT project management, IT consulting, IT business partnering, or a similar role.
• You have a broad understanding of corporate IT, including infrastructure, applications, ERP, data, or related services.
• You show strong ownership, leadership, and the ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
• You can quickly understand new business and IT topics, ask the right questions, and develop practical solutions.
• You communicate clearly, adjust your message to your audience, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• You bring a structured, pragmatic, and hands-on working style.
• You have experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, life-science, or comparable site-based environment.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration, engineering, or a comparable field.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL are beneficial.
• You are fluent in English and willing to travel regularly (domestic and international).

Why Join Heraeus?

• Work on highly visible projects that directly impact business success.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Expand your influence and leadership responsibilities in a global organization.
• Help shape the future of technology and transformation at Heraeus.

Travel

This role includes approximately 30% travel, including visits to Heraeus locations throughout the United States and internationally. Periodic travel to our global headquarters in Hanau, Germany is also expected.

If you're energized by leading change, building relationships, and delivering results that make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.