Group PMO Director
hace 3 días
Alcorcón
FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on our 75+ years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer-care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms, while providing a particularly strong expertise in Liquids, Ointments and Creams. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 6 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets. We are currently looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of Group Project Management Office Director . POSITION'S SCOPE: The Group PMO Director leads the Project Management Office, ensuring strategic programs and critical projects align with organizational goals and the 5-year growth plan. The role sets governance, standards, and KPIs for consistent, successful execution while building PMO capability and customer-facing strength. Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership, the Director partners with BU Heads and Functional Leaders to drive alignment and resolve issues. He/she provides visibility on project portfolio health and ensures continuity across the project lifecycle. The position reports to the Group COO and is a member of the Group Leadership Team. The position can be based in any of the FAMAR cities (Athens-Greece, Madrid-Spain, Milan-Italy), but preferably in Madrid, Spain. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Define, maintain, and implement PMO methodology, processes, tools, and governance standards., • Ensure timely, on-budget project delivery that meets commercial and quality criteria., • Lead with a customer-first mindset, driving effective communication and collaboration., • Partner with BU Heads and Functional Leaders to ensure cross-functional planning and execution., • Oversee project staffing, ensuring teams have the right skills and capabilities., • Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to track progress, risks, and dependencies., • Provide strategic advice to leadership and clients on critical initiatives and complex projects., • Drive operational and organizational transformation to optimize customer experience., • Report program progress and outcomes to the Executive Team., • Academics: University degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus., • Experience: 12–15 years in Project/Program Management, with at least 5 in a leadership role within Pharma/CDMO or similar regulated industry., • Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of PMO governance, methodologies, KPIs, and cross-functional project execution; proven track record in managing complex, multi-site programs in manufacturing environments., • Knowledge of finished product pharmaceutical and health and beauty cosmetic product forms and process technologies is a plus., • People Management: Proven ability to effectively motivate and engage direct reports located across different geographies resulting in a high performing team and delivering results., • Soft Skills: Strategic mindset, strong leadership and influencing skills, excellent communication, problem-solving, and change management capabilities., • Language & IT: Fluency in English; additional European language (Greek, Spanish, Italian or German) is an asset. Proficiency in MS Project/other PM tools, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint., • Travel: Approx. 30–40% travel across FAMAR sites to ensure alignment, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of project execution and occasionally to customers offices or events.