Project Management Organization and Integration Lead

• Optimizing ZRL’s project environment through development and implementation of PMO management systems and working with ZRL Leadership to deliver strategic projects through effective management and tracking of the entire ZRL portfolio.
• Directly manage, support, and direct the work of project management colleagues. Manage contract resources (project managers, consultants related to projects, etc.)
• Collaborate with the ZRL Leadership Team to evaluate proposed projects and initiate approved strategic projects, including setting priorities, scoping, timing, and resourcing. Implement and manage systems for project reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate closely with the ZRL Product Management team to align resources and capital, ensuring successful project outcomes and delivery of the ZRL strategy.
• Development of project plans and forecasts. During project implementation, oversight of projects including project budgets and tracking of project expenses.
• Coordinate and provide project management consulting support for colleagues and groups working on ZRL-related projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead internal communications for ZRL initiatives, including developing communication plans and cadence, drafting and coordinating leadership and stakeholder updates, and supporting change communications for portfolio, program, and integration work.
• Coordinating the integration of new laboratory businesses, including establishing integration governance and cadence; developing and maintaining an integrated master plan (work streams, milestones, dependencies, critical path); aligning scope, timelines, resourcing, and budget with ZRL leadership; driving cross-functional execution across Operations, Lab Teams, Facilities, Purchasing, Technology, Quality/Regulatory, and Customer Experience; overseeing integration readiness (people/process/technology), cutover planning, risk/issue management, and decision logs; standardizing processes and operating rhythms to the ZRL operating model;
  
  tracking synergy/value realization and performance metrics; and delivering concise stakeholder communications and executive status reporting through stabilization and handoff to operations.
• Collaborating with ZRL Technology Program Manager to define and manage all ZRL high-priority projects and ensure that all projects and programs have adequate technology support.
• All other projects and work as assigned.

• Master’s degree in management or business or in a related field of study, or bachelor’s degree high degree of related experience
• Experience managing, supporting, and growing a high-performing team
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques for entire project life cycle across all knowledge areas
• Proven experience in formal project management (minimum of 4 years) including capital expense management
• Experience with successfully managing business integration initiatives
• Experience with the development and management of programs and processes
• Experience in communicating and working with all types of stakeholders, including leadership
• Expert knowledge and experience with change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Experience with development of communication plans and coordinating implementation of the plans
• Background in solving large and complex stakeholder issues successfully by collaborating with senior leaders.

Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies and change management principles, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication and integration of business initiatives. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage project portfolios effectively.

• Project Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Leadership
• Capital Expense Management

• Project Management Methodologies
• Capital Expense Management
• Program Development
• Performance Evaluation Processes
• Integration Initiatives
• Project Budgeting
• Project Reporting
• Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Communication Plan Development

• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Master’s Degree in Management or Business

• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Integration
• Operational Excellence
• Change Communications
• Performance Metrics