Senior Hub Manager – Engineering

Körber

Head of Hub overseeing engineering and shared services for Körber in Portugal. Responsible for expansion, team leadership, and operational excellence in dynamic environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMaia • 🇵🇹 PortugalSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing shared services and engineering hubs, with a focus on budget management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive organizational growth and navigate complex international environments.

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Leadership ExperienceBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementCompliance CoordinationOrganizational Growth

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementPeople LeadershipShared Services ManagementBusiness Operations ManagementRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStructured LeadershipSolution-Oriented Approach

Industry Keywords

Engineering HubShared Services HubInternational Matrix EnvironmentGlobal MobilityCross-Border Workforce Deployment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As Head of Hub, lead and further develop the engineering and shared services hub in Portugal
Oversee the established hub in Lisbon and support the expansion of operations in Porto
Act as legal and disciplinary manager for local teams
Ensure the hub operates in line with business priorities, governance standards, and economic expectations
Own and manage the hub budget and ensure alignment with business priorities and governance standards
Support resource planning, organizational growth, and local cost management in line with business demand
Coordinate compliance-related topics in collaboration with HR, Global Mobility, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and Finance
Ensure workforce structures, employment models, and deployment setups are managed in a compliant and practical way
Act as a key partner for global mobility, cross-border workforce deployment, and related governance topics
Identify risks early and support pragmatic solutions within defined frameworks
Drive local hiring decisions in cooperation with recruiting and business stakeholders
Establish strong stakeholder relationships across Europe and globally and act as a central interface for hub services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or a comparable economic field
Several years of leadership experience in a shared services hub, engineering hub, or international matrix environment
Proven experience in people leadership with legal and functional responsibility and in setting up business service hubs
Experience managing budgets, organizational growth, and local business operations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international and multicultural environment
Pragmatic, structured, and solution-oriented leadership style
Fluent English skills; Portuguese is a strong advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting tasks in a fast-growing, future-oriented industry player
Competitive salary package, with extra-days off, including your birthday
Flexible working hours and remote work option
Health insurance for the whole family
Well-Being and Employee Assistance Program
Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (ex: fresh fruit, bread and yogurt)
A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere