Program Management Office (PMO) Associate Director
About The Position
Lead development and execution of R&D Strategic and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) Establish and oversee governance frameworks supporting investment prioritization, decision-making, and performance accountability Partner with R&D, Finance, and business leaders on portfolio health reviews, investment trade-offs, and planning cycles Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio performance, resource allocation, and value realization Champion program management functional excellence, capability development, and leadership growth Build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence Oversee training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives Identify and implement enhancements to PMO operations, systems, and organizational effectiveness Serve as a key interface between R&D and Corporate functions including Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and IT Represent the PMO in executive governance councils, steering committees, and investment forums Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in program or portfolio management, preferably within R&D in a regulated industry
- Proven experience leading PMO organizations or large-scale transformation initiatives
- Strong strategic planning, governance, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in PPM tools (Planisware Lumos or similar), PowerBI, and Excel
- Strong financial acumen, including experience supporting AOPs and forecasting
- Deep understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in medical devices
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
- PMP, PgMP, or PfMP certification
- Experience in global portfolio management and process optimization
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of R&D Strategic and Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
- Establish and oversee governance frameworks supporting investment prioritization, decision-making, and performance accountability
- Partner with R&D, Finance, and business leaders on portfolio health reviews, investment trade-offs, and planning cycles
- Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio performance, resource allocation, and value realization
- Champion program management functional excellence, capability development, and leadership growth
- Build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and execution excellence
- Oversee training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Identify and implement enhancements to PMO operations, systems, and organizational effectiveness
- Serve as a key interface between R&D and Corporate functions including Finance, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and IT
- Represent the PMO in executive governance councils, steering committees, and investment forums
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
