Director, Head of Project Management

Merck•Burlington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Are you passionate about turning strategy into execution? We are looking for a Head of Project Management to lead our PMO function and ensure that Process Solutions invests in the right initiatives and delivers them successfully. Leading a team of project managers, you will establish strong portfolio governance, drive project prioritization, provide executive visibility into progress and risks, and ensure strategic initiatives deliver their intended business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in business or related
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.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA/PhD
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications
Life Sciences industry experience

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.