Associate Director, Project Manager

Lonza Inc. in; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leadership development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lonza Inc. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an Associate Director, Project Manager (Healthcare) to drive portfolio governance and ensure project delivery meets business priorities. The role involves coordinating validation and prioritization, supporting PMO process development, and managing resources and reporting standards.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and oversee risk management within a dynamic, global PMO context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO leadership, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to understand complex project dependencies and business impacts.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio governance activities and ensure projects follow PMO standards and methodologies.
• Coordinate portfolio validation and prioritization based on business needs and site resources.
• Support development and implementation of PMO processes, templates, and reporting standards.
• Facilitate project demand management, approval processes, and stage-gate reviews.
• Manage project resource allocation and time tracking to support capacity planning.
• Partner with PMO teams across sites to manage dependencies and promote best practices.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and escalate critical issues to divisional leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision-making

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

Associate Director, Project Manager (Healthcare)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

As an Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in driving portfolio governance, project prioritization, and resource management across the site. You will work closely with local and global stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, aligned with business priorities, and supported by robust PMO processes.

What you will get

An agile career and dynamic working culture.

The opportunity to influence strategic portfolio and project decisions.

Exposure to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What you will do

Lead portfolio governance activities and ensure projects follow established PMO standards and methodologies.

Coordinate portfolio validation and prioritization based on business needs and available site resources.

Support the development and implementation of PMO processes, templates, and reporting standards.

Facilitate project demand management, approval processes, and stage-gate reviews.

Manage project resource allocation and time tracking to support effective capacity planning.

Partner with PMO teams across sites to manage dependencies and promote best practices.

Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and escalates critical issues to divisional leadership when needed.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in science, Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.

5-10 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO leadership, or a related discipline.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex project dependencies and business impacts.

Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing environment.

Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.