Join Our Team as Head of PMO (Project Management Office)
Are you an experienced leader capable of building and leading high-performing teams? Do you excel in dynamic environments and possess strategic planning skills to achieve operational excellence? This role offers a unique opportunity to establish and lead a new department, collaborate with senior leadership, and significantly impact our organization’s strategic goals. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer.
About the Role:
As the Head of PMO, you will drive strategic and operational excellence within our Project Management Office. You will build and lead a department overseeing business analytics, master data management, project risk management, and process improvements to ensure successful execution of our lab projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a vision for the PMO aligned with business objectives. Advise the executive team on project management best practices, risk mitigation, and operational improvements.
2. Project Portfolio Management: Manage the entire project portfolio, ensuring timely, within-scope, and budget-compliant project delivery. Establish governance processes to monitor project performance.
3. Business Analytics: Lead the development of analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making. Provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders.
4. Project Risk Management: Create and maintain a risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop contingency plans.
5. Training & Development: Design training programs to enhance project management skills across the organization. Mentor project managers and team members.
6. Operational Excellence: Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality within the laboratory, utilizing methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
Your Background and Qualities:
* Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or related field.
* PMO or PMP certification or similar is required.
* At least 10 years of project management experience, including 5+ years in leadership within a laboratory, clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotech setting.
* Proven experience in business analytics, risk management, and process improvement.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Cerba Research, we foster a culture of excellence and accountability. This role provides a chance to build and lead a new department, work with senior leadership, and influence our strategic direction. If you are a visionary leader passionate about project management and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now!
Ready to advance your career? Apply now and help shape the future of project management at Cerba Research.
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