Global Portfolio & CAPEX Lead – Life Sciences

Avantor, Inc.

North Carolina

On-site

USD 122,000 - 196,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Avantor is seeking a highly experienced Principal Portfolio Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex, global programs and capital investments within its Life Sciences business. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrixed global organization and delivering programs up to $100M with strong executive communication.

You will lead portfolio governance, funding decisions, and strategic prioritization, while developing roadmaps, dashboards, and benefits realization to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive project, program, and portfolio management experience.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital projects and cross‑functional business programs.
PMI PMP certification, or willingness to obtain within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

Lead portfolio management, governance, funding, and executive prioritization discussions.
Coordinate global programs and CAPEX projects across multiple functions.
Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps, dashboards, and benefits realization tracking.
Provide coaching and mentorship to PMOs and project teams.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Change governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

You will lead portfolio governance, funding decisions, and strategic prioritization, while developing roadmaps, dashboards, and benefits realization to

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