Vice President, PMO

About the role

We are seeking a Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO) to join our Innovation team. This role is critical for setting the enterprise vision, strategy, and governance for project execution across the Research & Development (R&D) organization and broader business.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead enterprise-wide PMO strategy, governance, and operating model aligned with corporate objectives and growth priorities.
• Chair the NPD Review Board across all business units (UR, GI, and MCH), ensuring disciplined prioritization, investment decisions, and portfolio alignment with long-term strategy.
• Provide executive oversight to the executive leadership team, offering data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions, capital allocation, and innovation investments.
• Drive transformation of PMO capabilities to a best-in-class function supporting enterprise-wide initiatives beyond R&D.
• Own the end-to-end R&D project portfolio, ensuring optimal balance of innovation, risk, regulatory requirements, and financial return.
• Lead development and execution of the multi-year R&D portfolio strategy and annual operating plan.
• Oversee portfolio financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis for new product development programs.
• Implement advanced portfolio management tools, analytics, and dashboards to enable real-time visibility and decision-making.
• Ensure consistent, predictable, and high-quality execution of all projects through standardized methodologies tailored to the medical device lifecycle.
• Drive accountability for on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting regulatory, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Establish enterprise-wide performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks for project execution and PMO effectiveness.
• Lead portfolio risk management strategy, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to regulatory approval, product development, and market entry.
• Partner with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Finance leaders to align priorities, resource allocation, and go-to-market strategies.
• Influence and align global stakeholders across functions and regions to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Present portfolio performance, strategic insights, and key risks to executive leadership and the Board with clarity and impact.
• Oversee enterprise resource planning, capacity modeling, and capability development to support current and future portfolio demands.
• Drive workforce strategy for project management talent, including succession planning and capability building.
• Ensure optimal deployment of resources across competing priorities while maintaining agility.
• Establish and evolve best-in-class PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Lead the development of a global PMO community of practice, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Drive digital transformation of PMO systems, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure full compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, etc.) across all programs.
• Provide executive oversight of design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle governance.
• Partner with Regulatory and Quality leadership to ensure successful submissions and sustained compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in project/program/portfolio management within the medical device or highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise PMO functions and managing large, complex global portfolios.
• Deep expertise in medical device development, including design controls, regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485), and commercialization processes.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making at the C-suite and Board level.
• Strong financial acumen, including portfolio investment analysis, budgeting, and ROI optimization.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, developing leaders, and driving organizational transformation.
• Expertise in portfolio management systems and digital PMO tools (e.g., Planview, ProChain, or equivalent).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Portfolio & Financial Management
• Execution Excellence & Operational Oversight
• Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration
• Resource & Capability Management
• PMO Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Regulatory & Quality Oversight

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Pay

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Schedule

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