Portfolio Manager – Capital Projects

JC Automation Corp • Gurabo, PR

15h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a senior-level Portfolio Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance for a portfolio of capital projects executed within regulated GMP manufacturing environments. This role is accountable for ensuring projects are delivered consistently, in alignment with business objectives, compliance expectations, financial targets, and execution standards. Operating primarily as a management and oversight role, the Portfolio Manager will lead a multidisciplinary project organization composed of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) resources, Project Controllers, Project Coordinators, and Compliance resources. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical and project leadership expertise to provide guidance, challenge decisions when appropriate, and ensure projects are executed according to approved plans and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing Capital Projects within GMP-regulated environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading project organizations and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing project portfolios and multiple concurrent capital projects.
• Proven track record leading Project Managers, Engineers, C&Q, Controls, Compliance, and project support functions.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management, resource management, and project controls.
• Experience managing project financials including forecasting, budgeting, cost tracking, and executive reporting.
• Working knowledge of the full capital project lifecycle: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and closeout.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, quality systems, and EHSS requirements in regulated manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting platforms (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, SAP, or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual: English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent portfolio/project management certification.
• Experience supporting large pharmaceutical or medical device organizations (J&J/Janssen, Kenvue, Amgen, BMS, or similar).
• Experience managing portfolios with multiple simultaneous projects and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with CQV, CSV, automation systems, digital manufacturing, and compliance programs.
• Experience in contractor management, staffing coordination, and regulated capital expansion programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of capital projects executed across GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, ensuring delivery in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary project organization including Project Managers, Project Engineers, C&Q Resources, Project Controllers, Project Coordinators, and Compliance Resources.
• Establish project governance, operating cadence, reporting structure, and portfolio management standards across all projects. Promote standardization of project delivery methodologies and lessons learned.
• Monitor project health through KPIs, dashboards, forecasts, risk assessments, and portfolio performance reviews. Drive prioritization and allocation of resources to maximize delivery effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project execution challenges, staffing constraints, schedule risks, compliance concerns, and stakeholder issues. Facilitate decision-making and remove organizational barriers.
• Oversee capital forecasting, portfolio budgets, financial tracking, and resource planning activities. Review and challenge financial performance assumptions and mitigation actions.
• Ensure projects maintain compliance with GMP, EHSS, quality systems, validation requirements, and internal governance expectations throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Partner with clients, leadership teams, suppliers, and contractors to maintain alignment and transparency. Lead portfolio reviews and executive reporting on project status, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Support organizational development by identifying capability gaps, succession planning opportunities, and team development initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior