PMO / Associate Project Manager

Summary

Overview

The PMO / Associate Project Manager will provide project planning, governance, and operational support to early-stage R&D laboratory teams within a dynamic pharmaceutical research environment. This role ensures consistent project structure, value-focused oversight, and alignment across cross-functional scientific, automation, and IT stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and experience building value measurement frameworks that support data-driven decision-making. Manufacturing experience is not required; this role focuses on R&D and early technical development.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800 people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Portfolio Support

• Support planning, scheduling, and coordination activities across early-stage R&D initiatives.
• Maintain project timelines, dependencies, action logs, and deliverables to ensure alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Assist in resource planning and capacity assessments across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Drive PMO governance activities including documentation control, meeting cadence, and project reporting.
  
  

Value Measurement & Data-Driven Decision Support

• Develop and maintain value-measurement models, cost/benefit analyses, and project estimation tools.
• Create prioritization frameworks to inform strategic decision-making and portfolio optimization.
• Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to support transparent project tracking.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Automation, IT, Digital, Engineering, and scientific stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure project alignment.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas, capture minutes, track actions, and deliver concise status updates for leadership.
• Support risk identification and mitigation processes across active projects.
  
  

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead and support process-improvement initiatives focused on enhancing R&D and laboratory workflows.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture within the client’s PMO and scientific teams.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in project management, PMO support, or Associate PM roles (pharma/biotech preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in value measurement, ROI modeling, estimation, and metric creation.
• Experience supporting R&D or laboratory environments; manufacturing/production background not required.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and PMO best practices.
• Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with technical and scientific stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
  
  

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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Responsibilities

Qualifications

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in project management, PMO support, or Associate PM roles (pharma/biotech preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in value measurement, ROI modeling, estimation, and metric creation.
• Experience supporting R&D or laboratory environments; manufacturing/production background not required.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and PMO best practices.
• Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with technical and scientific stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.