Location: Serbia (Čačak) within a global, matrixed environment
Reports to: Group SCC Owner – Vice President (VP)
Work Type: Senior Individual Contributor (no disciplinary responsibility)
About PWO Group (PEOPLE. PLANET. PROGRESS.)
PWO Group is a global mobility company shaping environmentally friendly mobility through innovation, independent of combustion engines. As technology leaders in climate‑friendly lightweight construction, we combine efficiency and sustainability, developing and producing sophisticated metal components and complex subsystems.
Role Purpose
The Organizational Alignment Manager plays a central role in the Shared Competence Center (SCC) by ensuring clarity, structure, and effective collaboration across IT and non‑IT domains in a complex global matrix. The role acts as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the Group SCC Owner – VP, driving alignment between local leadership and global functional owners, operationalizing governance, and enabling smooth, transparent decision‑making — without formal line authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment & VP Support
- Translate VP direction into clear frameworks, priorities, and communication flows; prepare decision-ready materials (analysis, scenarios, recommendations).
- Serve as a central coordination point between local Serbian managers and global functional leaders.
- Cross-Functional Facilitation
- Moderate complex discussions and workshops across IT/non‑IT; align expectations, roles, and outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional workstreams through influence (no direct authority), keeping momentum and accountability.
- Organizational Health & Process Improvement
- Identify friction points (unclear ownership, bottlenecks, duplicate work) and drive lightweight improvements.
- Conduct root‑cause analyses; frame issues and options; recommend decisions and escalate when needed.
- Transparency & Communication
- Ensure clarity in responsibilities, reporting lines, and operating models across SCC.
- Produce facilitation summaries, alignment notes, and stakeholder updates with structured, simple narratives.
Key Deliverables (First 12 Months)
- Operational SCC governance model (structure, cadence, documentation standards).
- Standardized alignment workflow for cross-functional initiatives (templates, reporting).
- Stabilized IT/non‑IT collaboration measured through stakeholder feedback and reduction in conflict signals.
Success Metrics
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction/alignment scores (baseline vs. target).
- On‑time delivery and quality ratings of governance artifacts (decision papers, alignment notes).
- Reduced escalations and quicker resolution times across SCC leadership interactions.
- Documented clarity in roles, responsibilities, and operating model.
- Lead‑time reduction on cross‑functional approvals; higher action‑closure rates.
Key Interfaces / Stakeholders
- Group SCC Owner – VP (primary sponsor and escalation point)
- SCC Leadership Teams (local and global)
- Local Serbian functional managers (IT & non‑IT)
- Global functional leaders (IT, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, BU Management)
- HR, Organizational Development, Group Governance/PMO/Business Excellence
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree preferred (Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration/Management, Economics, or related fields).
- Experience:
- Several years in global/matrix organizations.
- Proven track record in strategy execution, organizational governance, or Chief‑of‑Staff–type roles.
- Facilitating cross‑functional initiatives and leading without formal authority.
- Moderating sensitive discussions, resolving misalignment, and supporting conflict navigation.
- Languages: Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
Core Competencies (Soft Skills)
- Stakeholder management across diverse functions, cultures, and seniority levels.
- Systems thinking & structured problem‑solving (issue framing, decision options, risks).
- Change management in matrix settings; resilience and neutrality under pressure.
- Collaboration with cross‑functional, remote, and international teams; high integrity and influence.
What This Role Is / Is Not
- Is: Coordination, facilitation, governance, alignment, structured communication, issue framing, escalation management, and light process optimization.
- Is Not: Disciplinary line management, day‑to‑day delivery of IT/non‑IT tasks, or technical architecture decisions.
What We Offer
- Autonomy to shape collaboration, governance, and alignment models.
- Multicultural teams, international exposure, and real impact on cross‑functional execution.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic influence across SCC.
- Continuous professional and personal growth with best‑prepared colleagues who share knowledge.
