Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project and portfolio management methodology, standards, and operating practices across Tech Ops
Build and scale a PPM Center of Excellence through practical tools, templates, playbooks, training, and guidance
Assess PPM maturity across functions and identify high-value improvements to planning quality, execution discipline, portfolio visibility, and decision-making
Design future-state ways of working that balance consistency with flexibility for initiative types, team needs, and business priorities
Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, change management, training, coaching, and implementation support
Influence and align a dotted-line network of PPM representatives and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment
Translate complex PPM frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for leaders and teams
Define and monitor portfolio metrics measuring process effectiveness, risks, trends, and continuous-improvement opportunities
Foster accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and capability-building across Tech Ops

• PhD / Doctorate with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 8+ years, or Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years, or High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong background in project management, portfolio management, PMO, PPM Center of Excellence, or operating model design
• Experience building, improving, or maturing PPM capabilities
• Experience creating methodology, governance models, standards, frameworks, tools, templates, playbooks, training, and adoption plans
• Ability to assess PPM maturity and identify practical, high-value improvements
• Experience leading change in a matrixed environment and driving adoption
• Ability to influence without authority and align cross-functional stakeholders and dotted-line partners
• Ability to translate complex frameworks, processes, and portfolio insights into clear, practical guidance
• Experience defining portfolio visibility, metrics, and reporting
• Biotech or pharma experience preferred, but not required

Demonstrates expertise in project and portfolio management methodologies, with a strong focus on building and scaling PPM capabilities. Proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and continuous improvement in a matrixed environment.

• Project Management
• Portfolio Management
• PPM Center of Excellence
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Methodology Development
• Governance Models
• Standards Frameworks
• Tools and Templates Creation
• Metrics Definition
• Process Effectiveness Monitoring