PMO Lead

Fusion Consulting

$110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Project Management, or Project Coordination roles.
  • Strong experience with PMO governance, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management in complex programs.
  • Hands-on expertise with Jira and Confluence, including planning, tracking, reporting, and documentation management.
  • Experience managing RAID logs, dependencies, risks, issues, and milestone tracking.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, engaging effectively with senior stakeholders and global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the US Workstream and the Global PMO team.
  • Ensure adherence to global governance standards and quality gate requirements.
  • Maintain US Workstream documentation in Confluence according to governance standards.
  • Own and maintain the US Workstream Jira structure, including initiatives and tasks.
  • Support sprint planning and monitor progress against milestones.
  • Maintain the US RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
  • Coordinate cross-project and cross-team dependency management.

Benefits

  • Work from Anywhere: Enjoy up to 25 days per year of remote work from any global location.
  • Recharge Freely: Take flexible time off beyond standard holiday allowances.
  • Invest in Your Learning: Access CHF 1,500 annually for professional development.
  • Celebrate Your Birthday: Receive a special gift from Fusion on your birthday.
  • Relocate with Ease: Receive financial assistance when moving for work.
  • Collaborate Globally: Work in a diverse, inclusive culture that values global teamwork.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Governance & Organisation
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the US Workstream and the Global PMO team.
  • Ensure adherence to global governance, templates, reporting standards, and quality gate requirements
  • Maintain US Workstream documentation in Confluence following program governance standards.
  • Support preparation of meeting materials, action logs, decision logs, and working documents.
  • Help drive transparency and stakeholder communication across the US Workstream

Jira & Planning Management
  • Own and maintain the US Workstream Jira structure, including initiatives, epics, stories, tasks, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Ensure Jira hygiene and data quality to enable accurate program reporting.
  • Support sprint planning, roadmap maintenance, milestone tracking, and dependency management.
  • Drive timely updates from workstream leads and challenge outdated or incomplete information.
  • Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
  • Maintain the US RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
  • Coordinate cross-project and cross-team dependency management


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in PMO, Program Management, Project Management, or Project Coordination roles.
  • Strong experience with PMO governance, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder management in complex programs.
  • Hands-on expertise with Jira and Confluence, including planning, tracking, reporting, and documentation management.
  • Experience managing RAID logs, dependencies, risks, issues, and milestone tracking.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability for deliverables and updates.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and global teams.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or similar certification preferred.


Additional Information

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN FUSION:

At Fusion, you'll join a diverse team of talented professionals from around the world, united by a passion for delivering impactful digital transformation in the life sciences industry. You'll be part of a flat-structured, collaborative organization where decisions are made efficiently, and your expertise directly shapes client outcomes.

You'll work alongside experienced consultants on complex, meaningful projects that demand both precision and innovation. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, open knowledge sharing, and cross-functional teamwork-empowering you to grow both professionally and personally.

Joining Fusion means becoming part of a company that:
  • Builds strong, trusted partnerships with clients, delivering tailored solutions that create real business value.
  • Drives delivery excellence, holding ourselves accountable for the quality and impact of every outcome.
  • Encourages entrepreneurial thinking, empowering you to take initiative, solve problems, and lead change.
  • Operates with a truly global mindset, where diverse perspectives, cultures, and collaboration fuel our success.

WHAT WE OFFER - FUSION BENEFITS

We've designed our benefits to support your growth, well-being, and global mobility.

Flexibility & Balance
  • Work from Anywhere: Enjoy up to 25 days per year of remote work from any global location.
  • Recharge Freely: Take the time you need with flexible time off-beyond standard holiday allowances.
  • Connect as a Team: Use your team's integration budget to meet, collaborate, and bond.
  • Celebrate Your Birthday: Receive a special gift from Fusion on your birthday.

Growth & Development
  • Invest in Your Learning: Access CHF 1,500 annually for professional development.
  • Grow Your Skills: Join regular workshops and trainings to strengthen technical and soft skills.
  • Advance Continuously: Build the mindset, confidence, and capabilities to grow your career on your terms.
  • Shape an Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a workplace where your individuality is valued, and your voice drives meaningful change.

Recognition & Reward
  • Earn What You're Worth: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your impact.
  • Refer Talent: Get rewarded for recommending new hires through our referral program.
  • Stay Rewarded: Access loyalty-based benefits starting from your third year via the Unity Scheme.

Global Mobility & Local Support
  • Relocate with Ease: Receive financial assistance when moving for work.
  • Navigate Global Moves: Get help with visas, permits, and international assignments.
  • Benefit Locally: Enjoy perks tailored to your country of residence.
  • Collaborate Globally: Work in a diverse, inclusive culture where global teamwork drives success.

OUR SELECTION PROCESS:

Your time is valuable. That's why our hiring process is clear, efficient, and focused on mutual fit:

Upload Your CV - Submit your application using the relevant button, depending on the job platform (approx. 3 minutes).

Wait for Profile Review - Our Talent Acquisition team will assess your CV and experience (approx. 2 weeks).

Join an Introductory Call - Our Talent Acquisition team will arrange a brief conversation (15-30 minutes via Teams or phone) to tell you more about Fusion, the role, and understand your expectations.

Attend a Technical Interview - Participate in a 30-minute session with one of our experts to discuss your skills and experience in more detail.

Participate in a Client Interview (if applicable) - For some roles, you may be invited to a client-facing discussion (30-60 minutes online).

Receive Final Feedback - We aim to share timely feedback and move forward quickly.

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