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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Barrington James