Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Overview
As a Director, Total Rewards, you will be a key player in managing compensation and total rewards programs for half of our global organization, spanning multiple countries. The other half is USA/Canada, which is managed by our colleague in North America. You will oversee critical recurring processes such as the Annual Salary Review (ASR), Short-Term Incentive (STI) target setting, and payouts, ensuring alignment with our developing global compensation strategy. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will lead the development and implementation of a consistent global job architecture, be part of establishing and drive consistent equitable and competitive reward practices. The role also directly supports policy work and governance development in the area of reward, adding significant value to our organization focus to solidy the organization for future growth and employee engagement efforts. The role reports directly to our VP Global Total Rewards.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the end-to-end compensation processes including ASR and STI target setting and support the people function with payout processes for assigned regions where needed.
- Serve as the total reward subject matter expert and partner to HR Business Partners and leadership for your countries.
- Collaborate with global Total rewards team and local leadership to ensure alignment of total rewards initiatives with organizational goals.Collaborate with the global Total Rewards team and People Function to continue designing and developing the global job architecture across the Werfen countries. Drive the implementation of and set up of processes for the future maintenance of the framework.
- Analyze market data and internal pay benchmarks to recommend competitive compensation decisions.
- Support local People Function and leaders in compliance with local regulations and global company policies related to rewards.
- Support communication and change management related to reward programs and policies.
- Drive continuous process improvements and efficiency in total reward programs and systems.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting and analysis on reward.
- Manage and resolve compensation-related queries from employees and leadership.
- Review and maintainance of company benefits programme, including but not limited to employee pension schemes, flexi-benefits, company medical plans etc. when necessary
- Contribute to other global projects and initiatives within the Total Reward function as needed.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends and regulatory developments to maintain competitive and compliant programs.
Networking/Key relationships
- Partner with People Function Partners to align reward with business and talent strategies. Support them in the communication with their leadership teams.
- Collaborate closely with the Total Reward North America team to ensure consistency across the organization.
- Work with Finance teams for budgeting and financial controls related to compensation programs.
- Liaise with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate data and seamless system integration.
- Engage with external market data providers and consultants to inform compensation benchmarking.
- Support leadership teams with tailored advice and guidance on reward matters.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to navigate local labor laws impacting rewards.
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP or PRINCE2 are highly preferred.
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in IT project and program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or PMO role.
- Demonstrated success in establishing and scaling a PMO from the ground up within a complex IT or business environment.
- Strong experience applying and integrating Agile methodologies into PMO practices and hybrid delivery models.
- Proven track record of managing cross-functional IT projects, including application development, infrastructure, and digital initiatives.
- Expertise with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Skills & Capabilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and competencies:
- Project & Portfolio Management – Deep expertise in managing complex IT projects and portfolios using both traditional and Agile methodologies.
- PMO Framework Development – Ability to design, implement, and continuously improve project governance, standards, and reporting processes.
- Change Management – Strong capability to lead and support organizational change, helping teams adapt to new ways of working, tools, and delivery models. Proven ability to embed change practices into project and program execution.
- Agile & Hybrid Delivery – Skilled at integrating Agile delivery into PMO structures, supporting flexibility while maintaining governance and alignment.
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to align project and portfolio execution with broader IT and business strategy, identifying opportunities for value creation.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders across levels.
- Communication – Clear and confident communicator, capable of synthesizing and presenting complex information to senior leadership.
- Leadership & Team Development – Experience managing or mentoring others, creating an environment that promotes accountability, growth, and collaboration.
- Analytical & Decision-Making Skills – Data-driven mindset to track project performance, assess risks, and make sound recommendations under pressure.
- Tool Proficiency – Strong command of project management and collaboration tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Smartsheet, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, MS Project, Power BI).
Travel requirements:
Less than 10% of the time
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
www.werfen.com
