Associate Director, PMO,

Baxter International Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

ESPP

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation seeks an Associate Director, PMO to provide business and technical leadership for high‑complexity programs, steering project teams from initiation to implementation. Associate Directors lead teams, mentor staff, and oversee budgets while collaborating with cross‑functional partners.

You will address diverse business needs including financial analysis and interact with internal and external collaborators to drive success.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in product life cycle.
• MBA/MS preferred with 10+ years in product development or equivalent experience in new product commercialization.
• Experience with technology transfers and working with external vendors.
• PMI or IPMA certification or equivalent experience desired.
• Strong knowledge of medical products, processes, and related fields such as operations, regulatory, quality, and product development.
• Proven strategic leadership, mentoring, and management capabilities.
• Understanding of financial tools and budget setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor others, embodying Baxter Leadership proficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex product programs, ensuring successful execution, budget management, and on‑time delivery.
• Drive long‑range planning through product estimation, portfolio assessment, and pipeline prioritization.
• Direct major global product launches and strategic initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
• Develop program strategies, establish goals, and guide team performance and development efforts.
• Build and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and business productivity.
• Partner with stakeholders to define program direction, manage priorities, and align strategies with market and supply chain insights.
• Foster effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement through regular program reviews and updates.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen program execution and business outcomes.

Skills

Portfolio mgmt

Budgeting

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

PMI/IPMA certification

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

Join Baxter Healthcare Corporation as an Associate Director, PMO, where your work makes a difference! This outstanding opportunity allows you to provide business and technical leadership for high-complexity programs, managing project teams through various stages from initiation to implementation.

Associate Directors at Baxter lead their teams in addressing diverse business needs, including financial analysis, while providing high-level project mentorship. You will collaborate with numerous cross-functional partners, ensuring flawless program execution, and interact with internal and external collaborators.

As a mentor within the function, you will develop Portfolio and Project Management capabilities across the organization. You will handle projects of varying complexity, including standard, complex, and differentiated developments, and may manage execution for business development deals within your unit.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex product programs, ensuring successful execution, budget management, and on‑time delivery.
• Drive long‑range planning through product estimation, portfolio assessment, and pipeline prioritization.
• Direct major global product launches and strategic initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
• Develop program strategies, establish goals, and guide team performance and development efforts.
• Build and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and business productivity.
• Partner with stakeholders to define program direction, manage priorities, and align strategies with market and supply chain insights.
• Foster effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement through regular program reviews and updates.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve conflicts, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen program execution and business outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in product life cycle.
• MBA/MS preferred with 10+ years in product development or equivalent experience in new product commercialization.
• Experience with technology transfers and working with external vendors.
• PMI or IPMA certification or equivalent experience desired.
• Strong knowledge of medical products, processes, and related fields such as operations, regulatory, quality, and product development.
• Proven strategic leadership, mentoring, and management capabilities.
• Understanding of financial tools and budget setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor others, embodying Baxter Leadership proficiencies.

Join us in redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond!

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $176,000-$242,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits At Baxter (except For Puerto Rico)

This is where your well‑being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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