Global Portfolio & CAPEX Project Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

PTO 18 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Avantor seeks a seasoned Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX programs and transformational investments across Life Sciences. You will govern strategy, funding, and execution, coordinating manufacturing, IT, EHS, and real estate initiatives to maximize value and ensure program success.

In this role, you will drive stage-gate governance, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and report to senior leaders with clear, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, PM, operations, manufacturing, business, or related field.
• Experience leading global CAPEX programs and portfolios.
• Strong executive communication, governance, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio management and governance reviews across multiple functions.
• Drive end-to-end program execution from concept to handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver outcomes.
• Provide concise, data-driven executive reporting on portfolio health.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Change management

PMO governance

Education

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

PMI PMP certification

Job description

Avantor seeks a seasoned Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX programs and transformational investments across Life Sciences. You will govern strategy, funding, and execution, coordinating manufacturing, IT, EHS, and real estate initiatives to maximize value and ensure program success.

In this role, you will drive stage-gate governance, manage budgets, schedules, and risk, and report to senior leaders with clear, data-driven insights.