EMEA PMO Lead: Strategic Life Sciences Programs

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to govern a diverse capital project portfolio across laboratory, pharmaceutical, and R&D settings. You will drive standardised practices, align with global strategies, and deliver governance, reporting, and controls for successful project delivery.

In this role you will establish a centralised PMO playbook, oversee stakeholder engagement, and ensure ESG principles are embedded across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in PMO or project management within life sciences.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ESG principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and optimise a diverse capital project portfolio with alignment to strategic objectives and timely reporting on progress and risks.
• Digital Playbook Development: Create and maintain a centralised project management playbook with tools and templates for consistent execution.
• Quality and Compliance: Champion PM standards and transparent reporting frameworks across initiatives.
• Tendering Excellence: Standardise tendering processes to ensure compliant procurement with global governance.
• Seamless Handover: Establish protocols for knowledge transfer and project handover post-completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as liaison between the organisation and external partners, monitoring project performance for alignment.
• ESG Commitment: Drive ESG integration across projects to prioritise sustainability.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned to inform future initiatives.

Skills

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

ESG awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an experienced PMO Lead to govern a diverse capital project portfolio across laboratory, pharmaceutical, and R&D settings. You will drive standardised practices, align with global strategies, and deliver governance, reporting, and controls for successful project delivery.

In this role you will establish a centralised PMO playbook, oversee stakeholder engagement, and ensure ESG principles are embedded across initiatives.