Principal Project Governance Leader
Core
Establish, govern, and continuously improve the organization's Project Management Office capability across all regions, business units, and functions to ensure enterprise-wide governance of a $150M annual capital expenditure portfolio.
Role type
Principal Project Governance Leader (Global PMO)
Builds
Global PMO operating model, portfolio management framework, and delivery oversight systems for $150M Capex.
Domain
Life sciences / Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Regulated business environments
Required skills
Global PMO leadership, Portfolio management, Capex investment planning, Benefits realization management, Project controls, Strategic investment prioritization, Gate closure validation, Cross-regional coordination, Executive reporting, Data integrity management
Preferred skills
PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile certifications, Experience in chemical/life sciences/pharmaceutical environments, Experience leading global PMO organizations
Technologies
PMO and PPM tools, Automated reporting systems, Integrated project and financial systems
Responsibilities
Lead global PMO Governance function, Define and maintain global PMO operating model, Establish global portfolio management framework, Lead global demand management and prioritization, Provide assurance oversight for strategic Capex programs, Monitor project performance against baselines, Implement integrated project controls framework, Define global requirements for PMO tools, Establish global standards for project documentation, Build organizational capability in prioritization and delivery.
Seniority
Principal, global strategy & mentorship