Head of PMO

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Management Lead to lead our Project Management Office. This role will be pivotal in driving cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery of critical projects, and aligning programs with business unit goals. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in healthcare or medical technology, with a track record of building a and scaling PMO functions in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain project management processes, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee multiple projects, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with the overall organizational portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, managing expectations, and ensuring project alignment.
• Track progress, identifying issues, and providing regular reporting on project performance to stakeholders.
• Manage changes to projects and ensuring they are aligned with the business strategy.
• Plan, allocate and manage resources for projects, including people, tools, and budget.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Guide the product vision, strategy, and implementation, ensuring alignment with the business unit goals

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Administration, Finance, or equivalent
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Skillset:

• 10 years experience in healthcare, MedTech or medical devices
• 5 years program/project management experience
• Proven successful delivery of products to market from conception through development and launch execution
• Regulatory & MS experience required: ISO 13485, FDA, CE, ISO27001, IVD or MDR
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g. Jira, confluence, wiki, ..)
• Ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to identify and resolve project issues, make data-driven decisions, and manage risks
• Ability to manage multiple projects, track progress, and ensure timely delivery
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of project managers and PMO staff
• Understand AI and ML principles, and how they can be applied to solve business problems in the healthcare domain (preferred)
• Language: English is required (others are extra)

Mobility:

• Travel up to 10%
• Hybrid 40%/60% work-from-home/in office working model

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