Global Portfolio & CAPEX Programs Lead

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

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX initiatives across Life Sciences. You will govern investments, align programs with strategic objectives, and drive cross-functional execution through a structured stage-gate process.

You will manage complex projects up to high-value investments, coordinating teams, vendors, and stakeholders worldwide while delivering measurable business outcomes and executive-ready updates.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years of progressive project, program, and portfolio management experience.
• PMP certification from PMI or willingness to obtain within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio management across multiple global CAPEX programs and business initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end project execution from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Develop executive portfolio dashboards and reporting for capital deployment and outcomes.
• Govern investment decisions, funding approvals, and stage-gate reviews with senior leadership.

Skills

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Operations/Manufacturing/Business

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX initiatives across Life Sciences. You will govern investments, align programs with strategic objectives, and drive cross-functional execution through a structured stage-gate process.

You will manage complex projects up to high-value investments, coordinating teams, vendors, and stakeholders worldwide while delivering measurable business outcomes and executive-ready updates.