Lonza America Inc

Associate Director, Project Manager

Lonza America Inc$120K — $145K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, IT, Project Management, or related field
  • 5-10 years in portfolio/project management or PMO leadership
  • Strong analytical skills for understanding project dependencies
  • Proven experience influencing stakeholders across functions
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting
  • Experience with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead portfolio governance activities to ensure adherence to PMO standards
  • Coordinate validation and prioritization of projects based on business needs
  • Support development and implementation of PMO processes and reporting standards
  • Facilitate project demand management and stage-gate reviews
  • Manage project resource allocation for effective capacity planning
  • Collaborate with PMO teams to manage dependencies and best practices
  • Monitor portfolio performance and escalate critical issues to leadership

Benefits

  • Agile career and dynamic working culture
  • Influence over strategic portfolio and project decisions
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
  • Inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Recognition through compensation programs for high performance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

As an Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in driving portfolio governance, project prioritization, and resource management across the site. You will work closely with local and global stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, aligned with business priorities, and supported by robust PMO processes.

What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • The opportunity to influence strategic portfolio and project decisions.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


What you will do
  • Lead portfolio governance activities and ensure projects follow established PMO standards and methodologies.
  • Coordinate portfolio validation and prioritization based on business needs and available site resources.
  • Support the development and implementation of PMO processes, templates, and reporting standards.
  • Facilitate project demand management, approval processes, and stage-gate reviews.
  • Manage project resource allocation and time tracking to support effective capacity planning.
  • Partner with PMO teams across sites to manage dependencies and promote best practices.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and escalate critical issues to divisional leadership when needed.


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in science, Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO leadership, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex project dependencies and business impacts.
  • Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing environment.
  • Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.


About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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