Director Project Management Office; MedSurg - Hybrid - San Antonio, TX

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best.

The Director/ Sr Director of PMO will report to the VP of Med Surg PMO and partner with cross‑functional leadership to drive effective portfolio management and predictable project execution. This highly visible role provides strategic leadership for building program and project management capabilities for Solventum’s R&D pipeline and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities include:

• Accountable for monitoring and supporting the performance improvement of all active pipeline programs and projects, working as partner with the various Core Teams and R&D functional leaders to drive the right rigor in program/project delivery planning, execution, and governance.
• Develops and implements project pipeline metrics and actively engages senior management in review and continuous improvement based on project and pipeline performance.
• Effective execution of project governance meetings (gate and project reviews), project intake/selection and regular portfolio reviews. Clear prioritization and execution of all projects in accordance with expectations in terms of milestone deliverables and budget.
• Provide critical information to functional leaders and Core Teams for coordinating, allocating and optimizing resources across the pipeline and within a project.
• Build and lead a high‑performing PMO team. Attract and retain high‑caliber talent, maintain clear roles and responsibilities, and determine development requirements for the team members.
• Oversee critical projects and initiatives on behalf of the VP, ensuring alignment with the overall business priorities. Manage stakeholder relationships across various departments to drive project completion and achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in a technical field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in medical device development.

Additional required qualifications:

• Previous experience in global, cross‑functional R&D programs and projects with experience in instituting standard practices.
• Extensive experience in a cross‑functional leadership environment and demonstrated ability to build winning relationships with leadership peers.
• Strong analytics and problem‑solving abilities.
• Prior experience in rolling out a common project management methodology, defining PM standards and tools and a proven track record of leading successful change across functional boundaries.
• Experience in leading effective teams, fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, as well as excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MS Project or similar project management tools.

Additional qualifications that could help succeed:

• An advanced degree such as an MBA.
• Demonstrated experience in project leadership of a diverse R&D portfolio is highly desirable, with experience in Medical Devices and/or Life Sciences.
• MS Project Server experience.

Hybrid in San Antonio, TX.

Up to 25% domestic/international.

Might be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

Solventum offers many programs to support work‑life balance, competitive pay and benefits. US applicants only: compensation range $211,600 - $290,950 (base + variable). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits.

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