PMO - Manager

This role leads the delivery of capital projects of moderate to high complexity, typically up to $5M total installed cost, within regulated life sciences and advanced manufacturing environments. This provides technical leadership and management of disciplined execution throughout the project lifecycle - from early design through operational readiness to closeout. This role balances people leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget.

The PMO Manager acts as Project Farma's and the client's representative while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. They will report directly to the Regional Vice President, with an indirect reporting line to the VP, Project Management to ensure alignment with firm-wide project management standards.

• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, CQV, and startup workstreams.

• Lead planning, design, construction, commissioning, startup and transition to operations phases of assigned projects.

• Develop and manage project execution plans, governance models, and project controls structures.

• Act as the owner's representative and primary point of contact for client leadership.

• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk across all project phases.

• Ensure all work complies with regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., cGMP, OSHA).

• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and support staff.

• Interface with internal stakeholders, EPC/EPCM partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and progress.

• Support change management and escalation processes with Regional Vice President and Vice President, Project Management as needed.

• Technical Delivery: Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional expertise

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions new ideas.

• Customer Focus & Professionalism: Represents PF with consistent professionalism, appropriate escalation and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations

• Integrity & Humility: Demonstrates self-awareness and puts PF mission above ego

• Collaboration & Communication: Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.

• Project Execution: Delivers reliably, manages priorities and drives for high quality outcomes

• Growth Mindset: Shows openness to new ideas, feedback and change

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (and/or Masters) in Construction Management, or related field.

• Years of Experience: Minimum 7 years of capital project experience, with 3 years working in a highly regulated industry

• Experience leading projects in the $500k - $2M TIC range.

• Strong execution, communication, and leadership skills

• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

• PMP preferred

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $(130,000) to $(150,000). The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Originally posted on Himalayas