Global Portfolio & CAPEX Program Lead

Avantor, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 122,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor, Inc. is seeking a Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a portfolio of global CAPEX programs across Life Sciences.

You will drive prioritization, funding, governance, and delivery to achieve strategic business objectives, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners worldwide. The role involves managing programs up to $100M, delivering measurable business value, and communicating with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive project, program, and portfolio management experience.
• Experience leading global CAPEX projects and strategic business initiatives.
• PMP certification from PMI, or willingness to obtain within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives and capital investments across multiple functions.
• Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Provide executive-level portfolio reporting and governance to optimize value.
• Mentor project managers and cross-functional teams in PMO best practices.
• Develop and maintain multi-year portfolio roadmaps aligned to strategy.
• Ensure projects meet quality, compliance, safety, and business objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders across regions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Avantor, Inc. is seeking a Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a portfolio of global CAPEX programs across Life Sciences.

You will drive prioritization, funding, governance, and delivery to achieve strategic business objectives, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners worldwide. The role involves managing programs up to $100M, delivering measurable business value, and communicating with executives.