Strategic PMO Lead for Enterprise Transformation

Chanelle Pharma; Loughrea; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chanelle Pharma in Ireland is seeking an exceptional PMO Lead to drive the execution of a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. The role reports to the EVP, Head of Corporate Development and requires strategic judgement, disciplined execution and strong stakeholder influence.

The PMO Lead will oversee approximately 15 initiatives, lead a team of 3–5 PMOs, and partner with executives to translate priorities into measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project, programme, or portfolio management, including complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing project managers.
• Backgrounds in strategy or transformation consulting (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY) or in-house project leadership in pharma/medtech or similar industries.
• Experience engaging directly with Executive Committees and Boards is advantageous.
• Health & Safety requirements (e.g., Manual Handling Training).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EVP and Executive Committee to align the project portfolio with evolving corporate priorities, ensuring resources and management attention are directed towards the highest-impact initiatives.
• Oversee the integrated portfolio of strategic projects, managing interdependencies, competing priorities, and delivery risks.
• Establish and drive a rigorous execution cadence through rolling 90-day milestone and resource planning cycles.
• Hold project sponsors and managers accountable for timely planning, clear ownership, and delivery against milestones, budgets, and objectives.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks and drive cross-functional problem-solving to maintain momentum.
• Lead bi-weekly portfolio reviews, monthly Executive Committee reporting, and preparation of monthly Board updates.

Skills

Strategic Judgement

Influence & Leadership

Execution Excellence

Analytical Rigour

Executive Communication

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Monday.com

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Chanelle Pharma in Ireland is seeking an exceptional PMO Lead to drive the execution of a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. The role reports to the EVP, Head of Corporate Development and requires strategic judgement, disciplined execution and strong stakeholder influence.

The PMO Lead will oversee approximately 15 initiatives, lead a team of 3–5 PMOs, and partner with executives to translate priorities into measurable business outcomes.