Director Project Management

Director, Project Management Office (PMO) — Biologics CDMO

A growing biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) is seeking a Director to lead the Project Management Office at its Syracuse-area campus. This is a senior leadership role overseeing portfolio governance, project execution, and cross-functional alignment across client programs and internal strategic initiatives.

The Role

You'll lead the PMO function site-wide — setting governance standards, operating frameworks, and performance metrics that drive visibility and predictability across the project portfolio. You'll act as a strategic partner to site leadership and a senior client-facing point of contact, working closely with Manufacturing, Development (PD/AS&T), MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development on complex biologics programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PMO strategy, governance, and talent development for the site, aligning with global PMO standards
• Oversee execution of client and internal projects against scope, timeline, budget, quality, and customer expectations
• Direct portfolio governance: project reviews, milestone tracking, escalation management, and reporting to site and global leadership
• Serve as senior client liaison, leading Joint Steering Committee meetings and program governance forums
• Own PMO financial oversight — forecasting, budgeting, change impact visibility, and cost control
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers
• Support new business onboarding, technical transfers, and change control in partnership with BD and Operations

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field (advanced degree a plus)
• 12+ years of relevant experience, with significant time in biopharma and/or CDMO
• Proven leadership in PMO, program/alliance management, or related operational leadership over complex biologics programs
• Track record leading cGMP manufacturing, technical transfer, and end-to-end client programs within a CDMO environment
• Experience building or scaling PMO governance frameworks and portfolio reporting
• Strong people leadership experience with direct reports in a matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and clients to drive alignment and outcomes
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar PPM tools