Remote Global PMO & Capex Governance Leader

Avantor, Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor seeks a Principal Project Governance Leader to drive global PMO rigor across a $150M Capex portfolio, aligning projects with enterprise priorities and delivering measurable business value.

You will establish standards, govern portfolio management, and ensure benefits realization through Gate 5c, with 20% travel and a remote-friendly setup. This leadership role influences senior management with data-driven insights across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in PMO across regulated environments.
• Experience governing enterprise Capex portfolios and multi-regional delivery.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) preferred.
• Ability to influence senior leaders on prioritization and investment decisions.
• Strong governance, controls, and benefits realization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global PMO governance and strategy aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee portfolio management for a $150M annual Capex investment.
• Define global project lifecycle frameworks and Gate 5c closure requirements.
• Ensure value realization and KPI delivery across regions.

Skills

PMO leadership

Global governance

Portfolio management

Delivery oversight

PMO systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Avantor seeks a Principal Project Governance Leader to drive global PMO rigor across a $150M Capex portfolio, aligning projects with enterprise priorities and delivering measurable business value.

You will establish standards, govern portfolio management, and ensure benefits realization through Gate 5c, with 20% travel and a remote-friendly setup. This leadership role influences senior management with data-driven insights across regions.