Senior Portfolio & CAPEX Program Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a highly experienced Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX and transformation initiatives within Life Sciences. You will govern investments, partner with business leaders, and drive execution from concept to handover, balancing value, risk, and resources across regions.

The role requires strong executive communication, governance discipline, and a proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive project, program, and portfolio management experience, including global CAPEX.
• PMP certification from PMI, or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale capital projects and cross-functional programs.
• Experience in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives and capital investments across multiple functions.
• Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Manage CAPEX projects including equipment, facilities, and manufacturing technologies across global locations.
• Lead stage-gate governance, prepare business cases, and present investment recommendations to senior leadership.
• Provide executive portfolio reporting on capital deployment, schedule, risks, and benefits realization.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

PMP certification

Executive communication

CAPEX management

Education

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

Master's degree / MBA (preferred)

Job description

Avantor is seeking a highly experienced Principal Portfolio Project Manager to lead a global portfolio of CAPEX and transformation initiatives within Life Sciences. You will govern investments, partner with business leaders, and drive execution from concept to handover, balancing value, risk, and resources across regions.

The role requires strong executive communication, governance discipline, and a proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes in complex environments.