Vice President, PMO

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

As a key member of the Innovation team, the Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO), is an executive leadership role responsible for setting the enterprise vision, strategy, and governance for project execution across the Research & Development (R&D) organization and broader business. This role ensures alignment of the innovation portfolio with corporate strategy, driving accelerated delivery of safe, compliant, and commercially successful medical device solutions. The VP, PMO provides executive oversight of the New Product Development (NPD) governance framework across all business units and serves as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team to prioritize investments, optimize resources, and maximize portfolio value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in project/program/portfolio management within the medical device or highly regulated industry.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise PMO functions and managing large, complex global portfolios.
Deep expertise in medical device development, including design controls, regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485), and commercialization processes.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making at the C-suite and Board level.
Strong financial acumen, including portfolio investment analysis, budgeting, and ROI optimization.
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, developing leaders, and driving organizational transformation.
Expertise in portfolio management systems and digital PMO tools (e.g., Planview, ProChain, or equivalent).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead enterprise-wide PMO strategy, governance, and operating model aligned with corporate objectives and growth priorities.
Chair the NPD Review Board across all business units (UR, GI, and MCH), ensuring disciplined prioritization, investment decisions, and portfolio alignment with long-term strategy.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, capital allocation, and innovation investments.
Drive transformation of PMO capabilities to a best-in-class function supporting enterprise-wide initiatives beyond R&D.
Own the end-to-end R&D project portfolio, ensuring optimal balance of innovation, risk, regulatory requirements, and financial return.
Lead development and execution of the multi-year R&D portfolio strategy and annual operating plan.
Oversee portfolio financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis for new product development programs.
Implement advanced portfolio management tools, analytics, and dashboards to enable real-time visibility and decision-making.
Ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality execution of all projects through standardized methodologies tailored to the medical device lifecycle.
Drive accountability for on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting regulatory, quality, and commercial objectives.
Establish enterprise-wide performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks for project execution and PMO effectiveness.
Lead portfolio risk management strategy, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to regulatory approval, product development, and market entry.
Partner with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Finance leaders to align priorities, resource allocation, and go-to-market strategies.
Influence and align global stakeholders across functions and regions to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
Present portfolio performance, strategic insights, and key risks to executive leadership and the Board with clarity and impact.
Oversee enterprise resource planning, capacity modeling, and capability development to support current and future portfolio demands.
Drive workforce strategy for project management talent, including succession planning and capability building.
Ensure optimal deployment of resources across competing priorities while maintaining agility.
Establish and evolve best-in-class PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
Lead the development of a global PMO community of practice, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Drive digital transformation of PMO systems, tools, and reporting capabilities.
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Ensure full compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, etc.) across all programs.
Provide executive oversight of design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle governance.
Partner with Regulatory and Quality leadership to ensure successful submissions and sustained compliance.