Sr. Director, PMO

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals with the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

Lead a diverse portfolio of hardware, software, and sustaining programs that support a strategic business line. Provide direct supervision to program and project managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, quality, operations, and executive leadership to drive strategic planning and execution. Forecast portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to programs or organizational structures to meet business goals. Serve as a key integrator across functions, resolving complex challenges beyond portfolio boundaries, with authority to act within company and divisional policy.

Key Accountabilities

• Program Leadership: Provide strategic oversight across R&D programs, aligning execution with business goals and driving cross-functional team performance.
• Project Planning & Execution: Direct integrated planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
• Agile & Design Control: Champion Agile practices where appropriate and ensure compliance with design control standards.
• Risk & Issue Management: Lead proactive risk identification and resolution strategies, addressing systemic challenges and ensuring portfolio stability.
• Executive Communication: Deliver clear, strategic updates to senior leadership on portfolio status, risks, and alignment with business objectives.
• Vendor Management: Oversee selection and performance of strategic partners, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate alignment across departments to support product launches and change initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness.
• Resource Optimization: Strategically manage equipment, materials, and shared resources to support current and future program needs.
• Talent Development: Mentor and coach program managers and project leaders, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting career growth.
• Strategic Innovation: Contribute to long-range planning and innovation, identifying emerging technologies and opportunities for business growth.
• Budget Managed- Prepares and maintains budgets for the portfolio of programs and projects.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Networking/Key relationships

• Works with business line managers to develop strategy and track the progress of the portfolio.
• Works with functional management to conduct performance appraisals and coaching for project core team members. Provide regular supervision for assigned Project/Program Manager(s).
• Collaborates and works with peers and business line managers across Werfen Technology Centers for knowledge sharing, Tools, and implementing industry best practices.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Education:

• BS in STEM field (engineering, chemistry, physics, etc.), MS/MBA preferred.
• Additional course work in accounting, business economics, strategy development, resource management and project management is desired.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with at least 11 years in technical leadership, project coordination, or project management-preferably within product development.
• Strong understanding of the full product life-cycle, from concept through manufacturing introduction.
• Portfolio management certification is preferred.
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Functional/technical skills
• Strong project management skill set and familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
• Developing direct reports
• Proven track record of leading multiple successful product launches, specifically in medical instrumentation.
• Analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Word, Excel, Power-Point, Design Control

Travel requirements:

Less than 20% of the time.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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