Director, Transformation, Enterprise Program Office

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary point of contact for all initiatives within the designated EPMO portfolio.

• Assist project teams in tracking progress and ensuring the successful realization of intended value and outcomes.

• Collaborate with Project Leaders to enhance project plans, milestones, and metrics for success.

• Recognize, analyze, and assist in overcoming significant obstacles to project success.

• Prepare documentation for governance meetings at both executive and board levels.

• Facilitate post-mortem reviews and document lessons learned.

• Integrate the assigned project portfolio within the overall EPMO framework and align it with enterprise goals.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to Project Leaders on best practices for project execution.

• Oversee the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into project methodologies and solutions.

• Ensure essential resources and support are available for Project Leaders.

• Supervise direct reports where applicable.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional leadership and facilitation abilities.

• Advanced strategic thinking skills with the capacity to distill complex information into actionable plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Extensive knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies, Transformation Office techniques, tools, and best practices.

• High emotional intelligence.

• Expertise in change management.

• Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

• Curiosity and proficiency in technology, particularly in Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in Contract Research Organizations and Life Sciences.

• Minimum of 12 years in strategy execution, business transformation, digital program management, portfolio management, software technology implementation, change management, or a similar role within a large-scale EPMO or Transformation Office.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex project portfolios and meeting strategic objectives.

• Ability to identify and resolve intricate organizational and project-related challenges.

• Experience in communicating with and presenting to senior leadership.

• Proficiency in change management principles and their practical application in corporate settings.

• Skills in coaching, mentoring, and influencing others.

• Capability to navigate complex global organizations.

• Familiarity with AI concepts and their business applications is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package based on location.

• Transparent compensation and pay equity.

• Inclusive and equitable workplace.