Strategic PMO Leader: Portfolio Execution

Biopharma Careers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 186,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Retirement contributions

Perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma seeks a Head of Project Management to lead the PMO and ensure strategic initiatives deliver business value. You will guide a team of project managers, establish governance, and align portfolio priorities with corporate goals.

This on-site role requires collaboration with global leaders, managing budgets, risks, and benefits realization, and delivering clear senior leadership reporting. Location options include Darmstadt, Germany or Burlington/Bedford, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 10–12+ years of experience leading a PMO, project portfolio, or large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience with portfolio management, governance, business case evaluation, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Own portfolio governance, project intake, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Partner with business leaders to select and sequence strategic initiatives.
• Monitor project execution, risks, dependencies, budgets, and benefits realization.
• Provide clear portfolio reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish and continuously improve PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Drive accountability and execution excellence across a complex global portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Business case evaluation

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's in business

MBA/PhD (preferred)

Job description

MilliporeSigma seeks a Head of Project Management to lead the PMO and ensure strategic initiatives deliver business value. You will guide a team of project managers, establish governance, and align portfolio priorities with corporate goals.

This on-site role requires collaboration with global leaders, managing budgets, risks, and benefits realization, and delivering clear senior leadership reporting. Location options include Darmstadt, Germany or Burlington/Bedford, MA.