Project Portfolio Manager | Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Gurabo, Puerto Rico (On Site)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Position Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Portfolio Manager to lead and oversee a portfolio of capital and operational projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for driving project governance, strategic prioritization, portfolio execution, and cross-functional alignment to ensure projects are delivered successfully and aligned with business objectives, timelines, compliance standards, and stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing pharmaceutical projects involving manufacturing processes, packaging operations, equipment implementation, facility improvements, and operational initiatives. This individual will play a key leadership role in portfolio oversight, risk management, resource coordination, and successful project delivery across multiple initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead overall project portfolio delivery and governance activities across multiple capital and operational initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Oversee and manage pharmaceutical projects related to manufacturing processes, equipment implementation, packaging operations, facility improvements, infrastructure initiatives, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, Facilities, Operations, and external stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and communicate project status, portfolio priorities, risks, milestones, and updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Manage scope changes and support approval of project-level deliverables according to delegated authority.
• Identify project risks, issues, and potential roadblocks while proactively driving mitigation strategies.
• Escalate unresolved issues and facilitate decision-making processes to maintain portfolio execution and project momentum.
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely execution of project activities across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Support documentation activities including change controls, technical reviews, project records, compliance documentation, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with external vendors, design firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Ensure all projects are executed in compliance with GMP requirements, company procedures, and safety standards.
• Support process improvements and site initiatives aligned with manufacturing priorities and long-term business goals.
• Drive portfolio visibility, resource coordination, and project prioritization to support strategic site objectives.

General Requirements:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong portfolio management and project governance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of solid dosage manufacturing processes preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is a plus.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience managing capital projects within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Experience with RFP processes and management of design firms and external contractors.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging processes and equipment.
• Experience with clean room design, facility improvements, and infrastructure-related projects preferred.
• Proven track record delivering GMP projects successfully in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 5+ years of process improvement experience preferred.
• Experience supporting solid dosage manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent projects and portfolio-level initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Light physical activity may occasionally be required.
• Must be able to visit manufacturing and field locations as needed.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform in a variety of industrial and manufacturing environments.