PMO - Manager
About The Position
The PMO Manager is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma’s primary markets and travel domestically as required to support client project assignments. The role leads teams and oversees work aligned with project, client, and business objectives, balancing people leadership with operational accountability, resource planning, and high-quality delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. The role leads capital projects of moderate to high complexity in regulated life sciences and advanced manufacturing environments, typically up to $5 million total installed cost. It provides technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from early design through operational readiness and closeout, and represents both Project Farma and the client. The PMO Manager ensures safe, timely, budget-compliant delivery that meets regulatory and quality standards, and partners with senior leaders on continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness. The PMO Manager reports directly to the Regional Vice President, with an indirect reporting line to the Vice President, Project Management. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available. A valid driver’s license is required. The annual compensation range is $130,000 to $150,000, with the final base pay determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field; a master’s degree is also referenced as an option.
- At least 7 years of capital project experience.
- At least 3 years of experience working in a highly regulated industry.
- Experience leading projects in the $500,000–$2 million total installed cost range.
- Strong execution, communication, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically as required for client project assignments; the role may require significant travel.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; current or future work visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, CQV, and startup workstreams.
- Lead planning, design, construction, commissioning, startup, and transition-to-operations phases of assigned projects.
- Develop and manage project execution plans, governance models, and project controls structures.
- Act as the owner’s representative and primary point of contact for client leadership.
- Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk across all project phases.
- Ensure work complies with regulatory, safety, and quality standards, including cGMP and OSHA requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and support staff.
- Interface with internal stakeholders, EPC/EPCM partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and progress.
- Support change management and escalation processes with the Regional Vice President and Vice President, Project Management as needed.
- Coach team members, manage performance, plan resources, and ensure high-quality project delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget.
- Support financial performance, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and data-driven project planning and performance management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
