Global PMO & Capex Governance Leader

Avantor, Inc.; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 122,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Principal Project Governance Leader to establish and govern a global PMO capability across regions, functions, and units. The role drives Capex investment planning, delivery oversight, and benefits realization, ensuring projects meet KPIs and strategic goals.

The position requires leading governance across a $150M annual Capex portfolio, implementing standardized frameworks, and guiding senior leadership. Remote role with 20% travel, global scope.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in PMO with regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading global PMO organizations.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile preferred.
• Experience in complex global environments with significant capital investment responsibility.
• Proven ability to govern enterprise Capex portfolios and priorities and to validate benefits realization.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide governance across Avantor’s Capex portfolio and PMO systems.
• Lead and continuously improve PMO frameworks, standards, and governance practices globally.
• Oversee portfolio management, delivery oversight, and project controls across regions.
• Ensure alignment of initiatives with enterprise priorities and strategic objectives.
• Drive data-driven decisions through consolidated portfolio reporting and governance forums.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Capex governance

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/PM

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Principal Project Governance Leader to establish and govern a global PMO capability across regions, functions, and units. The role drives Capex investment planning, delivery oversight, and benefits realization, ensuring projects meet KPIs and strategic goals.

The position requires leading governance across a $150M annual Capex portfolio, implementing standardized frameworks, and guiding senior leadership. Remote role with 20% travel, global scope.