PMO & Portfolio Governance Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Ringaskiddy; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Well-being programs

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cork Bio seeks a PMO Specialist to lead site-wide project intake and PMO governance, reporting to the Site PMO Lead. You will ensure projects align with strategic priorities, follow standard methodologies, and are delivered on time and within budget.

You will develop frameworks, support planning cycles, manage PMO reports, and act as SME for CORA, Planisware, and Power BI. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant business experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional organization.
• Proficient in digital project management and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of results, and challenge the status quo.
• Personable and reliable, with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong prioritization and workload management skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and embed standardized project management frameworks, templates, and best practices across the site.
• Support the annual strategic planning cycle, including Long Range Financial Planning, Business Planning, the June Update, and the November Update, ensuring the project portfolio stays aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Support PMO processes by maintaining reports and metrics for key projects, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and developing mitigation plans where needed to enable successful project delivery.
• Coordinate and report on capital and expense targets, forecasts, and actuals, and support capital review and approval meetings by ensuring accurate financial data and analysis are readily available.
• Act as subject matter expert for portfolio management systems and tools, including CORA, Planisware, and Power BI portfolio dashboards, ensuring they are used effectively for portfolio planning and performance tracking.
• Coordinate and lead a regular cadence of business and project reviews aligned with organizational priorities, key challenges, and the annual planning calendar.
• Drive the continued maturity of portfolio and project management processes, identifying and implementing improvements to systems, tools, and ways of working that enhance portfolio performance and efficiency.
• Lead the preparation of updates, communications, presentations, analyses, and reports that give decision-makers clear, actionable information and insights.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital project management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

CORA

Planisware

Power BI

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Cork Bio seeks a PMO Specialist to lead site-wide project intake and PMO governance, reporting to the Site PMO Lead. You will ensure projects align with strategic priorities, follow standard methodologies, and are delivered on time and within budget.

You will develop frameworks, support planning cycles, manage PMO reports, and act as SME for CORA, Planisware, and Power BI. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong