Principal Portfolio Project Manager
Core
Lead a portfolio of complex, global programs and capital investments (up to $100M) within the Life Sciences business, ensuring strategic initiatives are prioritized, funded, governed, and delivered.
Role type
Principal Portfolio Project Manager
Builds
Global CAPEX and business transformation initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, operations, real estate, and supply chain.
Domain
Life Sciences / Capital Projects / Manufacturing
Required skills
Portfolio management, strategic prioritization, global program leadership, CAPEX management, stage-gate governance, financial control, stakeholder management, executive communication, change management, independent judgment, thought leadership
Preferred skills
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Technologies
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Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of strategic initiatives and capital investments; Lead and manage multiple concurrent global programs and CAPEX projects; Drive projects through a structured stage-gate process; Maintain rigorous control of project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and risks; Develop executive portfolio dashboards and reporting; Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, EHS, and IT organizations; Provide direct and indirect leadership to project teams across multiple regions and business functions; Communicate project, program, and portfolio performance clearly and effectively to executive leadership; Drive stakeholder engagement, communication planning, organizational readiness, and adoption activities; Serve as a subject matter expert in portfolio management, capital program execution, project governance, and PMO best practices.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship