Project Manager, PMO

Alkermes; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,790 - 147,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Annual performance pay bonus

Job summary

Alkermes is looking for a skilled IT Project Manager in Boston to lead various business and IT initiatives. The successful candidate will drive delivery through Agile and Waterfall methodologies while ensuring effective governance within the PMO ecosystem.

Key qualifications include a degree in IT or Computer Science, project management skills, and a collaborative approach to work. The competitive annual salary ranges from $137,790 to $147,460, plus performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven track record of leading global, complex and/or strategic projects.
• Ability to simplify and communicate intricate topics with clarity and precision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of business and IT initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Develop and maintain integrated project and program plans.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned to organizational objectives.

Skills

Project management capability

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding IT technologies and trends

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

PMO tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Job Description

Alkermes is driving a broad portfolio of strategic business and technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen capabilities, and support organizational priorities. This role combines hands‑on IT project management with ownership of PMO tools, systems, and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will lead delivery of key initiatives while ensuring that the PMO ecosystem—tools, reporting, governance, and standards—is effective, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of business and IT initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Define and manage scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain integrated project and program plans
• Drive cross‑functional coordination across business and technical teams
• Ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery aligned to organizational objectives
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation paths
• Facilitate decision‑making and stakeholder alignment, including executive updates
• Support prioritization across competing initiatives
• Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and governance are in place
• Conduct post‑project reviews and embed continuous improvement practices

• Own and administer PMO tools and platforms
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across PMO systems
• Develop and maintain standard templates, workflows, and reporting structures
• Deliver portfolio‑level reporting, dashboards, and executive insights
• Establish and enhance PMO governance frameworks, including stage gates and controls
• Support resource and capacity tracking
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting and processes
• Act as primary point of contact for PMO tools, including issue resolution and enhancements
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to maintain and improve systems
• Deliver training and ongoing support to project teams and stakeholders
• Continuously assess and evolve PMO tools and processes

Skills

• Strong project management capability, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a solid understanding of project management and IT technologies and trends; proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement impactful process and systems improvements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar project management certifications
• Ability to simplify and communicate intricate topics with clarity and precision
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Forward‑thinking mindset with a passion for leveraging AI to drive business value
• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven track record of leading global, complex and/or strategic projects combined with the ability to execute at tactical project‑level activities and tasks
• Familiarity with best practices for partnering with SaaS and Cloud‑based companies to deliver compliant, robust systems
• Ability to work with different cross‑functional stakeholders to establish and ensure a reliable and productive working relationship
• Good written and oral communication skills, including capacity to comfortably interface with senior leaders and executive staff
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $137,790 to $147,460. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus; exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.

EEO Statement

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E‑Verify employer.