Pharma PMO Leader: Program & Portfolio Excellence

Allergan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Dublin is seeking a PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office on the site, driving governance, portfolio oversight and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives. You will establish and enforce project standards, manage the project portfolio, allocate resources and ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory and Audit requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech project management and a proven ability to lead teams in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years PM experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Proven leadership managing teams or project offices in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of PM frameworks and stage-gate processes (PMBOK, PRINCE2).
• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma in regulated manufacturing.
• Proven ability in risk management, resource planning and change control.
• Proficient in project portfolio management tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s PMO function coordinating project managers and resources to drive site-wide project success.
• Direct a wide scope of initiatives, including strategic projects, NPI and CAPEX.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management standards, processes, and methodologies.
• Oversee the entire project portfolio: intake, prioritization, resource allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior site leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure structured risk management, issue tracking, and change control across all projects.
• Foster collaboration across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Regulatory for execution.
• Align PMO with Business/Operational Excellence initiatives for governance and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Change management

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMBOK/PRINCE2

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Job description

AbbVie in North Dublin is seeking a PMO Manager to lead the Program Management Office on the site, driving governance, portfolio oversight and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives. You will establish and enforce project standards, manage the project portfolio, allocate resources and ensure compliance with Quality, Regulatory and Audit requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech project management and a proven ability to lead teams in a regulated manufacturing