Director, Global Project Managerment Office

EPM Scientific; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a Director, Global PMO to build and lead the Global Operations Project & Portfolio Management Office, shaping standards, tools and methodologies for a world-class diagnostics organisation.

You will mentor a team of Project Managers, drive KPIs, oversee cross-regional delivery and engage executives to advance strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12–14+ years leading large, complex operations and/or R&D programmes.
• Proven track record mentoring and developing Project Managers in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience in regulated diagnostics or medical device environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the future Global Operations PMO and its infrastructure, processes, capabilities and talent.
• Lead, mentor and grow a team of Project Managers to realise potential and deliver full benefits.
• Embed best-in-class project and programme management standards, tools and methodology across the organisation.
• Drive Project and Portfolio KPIs and foster accountability and delivery excellence.
• Oversee delivery of complex regional and global projects on time, in scope and on budget.
• Engage senior stakeholders, presenting progress, proposals and strategy to sponsors and leadership.

Skills

Global PMO leadership

Mentoring PMs

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Regulated diagnostics

Design changes & tech transfer

Tools

PMP

Lean/CI

Job description

A global leader in clinical diagnostics is looking for a Director, Global PMO to build, shape and lead its Global Operations Project & Portfolio Management Office.

This is a rare opportunity to do more than run a PMO - you'll build one from the ground up. You'll define the standards, tools and methodology that an entire global operations function relies on, whilst leading and developing a team of talented Project Managers delivering the projects that genuinely move the business forward.

If you're a project leader who wants visibility, influence and the chance to create something lasting within a world-class diagnostics organisation, this could be your next move.

What You’ll Do

• Build and scale the future Global Operations PMO - its infrastructure, processes, capabilities and talent.
• Lead, mentor and grow a team of Project Managers, helping them realise their potential whilst ensuring projects deliver their full benefits.
• Embed best-in-class project and programme management standards, tools and methodology across the organisation.
• Drive Project and Portfolio KPIs, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning and delivery excellence.
• Oversee delivery of complex regional and global projects - technical and non-technical - on time, in scope and on budget.
• Engage senior stakeholders, presenting progress, proposals and strategy to project teams, sponsors, steering committees and executive leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant project management experience (typically 12-14+ years) leading large, complex operations and/or R&D programmes.
• A strong track record of managing, mentoring and developing Project Managers within a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience gained within a regulated diagnostics or medical device environment (manufacturing, R&D or engineering).
• Hands‑on experience of design changes and technology transfer programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
• Project Management qualifications (e.g. PMP) preferred; experience with Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is a strong advantage.