Senior Project Manager, PMO

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Senior Project Manager to serve as the operational backbone of its PMO, driving adherence to standards and governance across major programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams through complex delivery cycles, turning ambiguity into execution-ready plans and maintaining project maturity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on PMO experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a proven track record with MS Project or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on project management experience, preferably within a PMO.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.
• Background applying process improvement methodologies and governance/reporting.
• Experience using project management methodologies and MS Project or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and daily execution to ensure milestones are met.
• Drive cross-functional coordination by running project meetings, resolving roadblocks, and keeping teams aligned.
• Own RAID management—identifying risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, and leading mitigation and resolution.
• Enforce change control processes, assess scope impacts, secure approvals, and maintain change documentation.
• Apply PM methodologies, maintain high-quality documentation and KPI reporting, and support continuous improvement of delivery processes.

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

Senior Project Manager, PMO

Summary

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager who excels in a structured PMO environment and brings discipline, clarity, and rigor to every initiative. In this role, you'll be the operational backbone of major programs - driving adherence to PMO standards, enforcing governance frameworks, managing RAID and change control processes, and ensuring projects advance with transparency and control. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex, fast-paced delivery cycles, aligning stakeholders, maintaining momentum, and transforming ambiguity into execution-ready plans. If you thrive on bringing order to complexity and elevating project maturity across an organization, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable and lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and daily execution to ensure milestones are met.
• Drive cross-functional coordination by running project meetings, resolving roadblocks, and keeping teams aligned and moving forward.
• Own RAID management - identifying and tracking risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies, and leading mitigation, escalation, and resolution.
• Enforce change control processes, assessing scope impacts, securing approvals, and keeping all change documentation accurate and communicated.
• Apply consistent project management methodologies, maintain high-quality documentation and KPI reporting, and support continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

The Experience We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on project management experience, preferably within a PMO or other structured project environment.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations and managing complex, large-scale project timelines.
• Background applying process improvement methodologies (such as Six Sigma), including governance, resource management, and structured reporting.
• Demonstrated experience using project management methodologies and working with MS Project or similar tools for planning and execution.
• Proven history managing risk, overseeing change control, and delivering projects with strong attention to operational requirements and detail.

The skills for success

• Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and Partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity Management, Process Improvement, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.