Head of R&D Portfolio & Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D PMO to ensure execution rigor, predictable delivery, and operational discipline across a complex R&D portfolio
• Own and continuously improve PMO standards, methodologies, governance and tools, including fit-for-purpose product development and delivery frameworks
• Integrate AI into PMO processes to increase overall project delivery efficiency
• Enable effective portfolio governance in partnership with R&D Strategy and Portfolio
• Operationalize portfolio priorities into executable programs, roadmaps, and capacity-informed plans
• Provide execution-based insights to inform portfolio trade-offs, sequencing, and governance decisions
• Deliver clear, consistent execution reporting, dashboards, and metrics to R&D leadership and cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Serve as trusted execution partner to senior executives and cross-functional leaders, in a complex matrixed environment
• Drive cross-R&D alignment and collaboration to manage interdependencies and accelerate delivery
• Champion transparency and accountability through effective reporting and insights

Talent & Culture Leadership

• Attract, develop, and retain top-tier PMO and R&D talent
• Coach and mentor PM talent to strengthen core competencies and career progression
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture focused on innovation, adaptability, and measurable outcomes