Associate Director - Portfolio & Project Management

Takeda

Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Base: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00; bonus/equity: not...
Project management office leadership
Strategic planning for capital projects
Cross-functional project execution
The Head of PMO provides strategic business and technical leadership for a high-priority, complex, and cross-functional project portfolio in support of site-level strategic initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Head of PMO provides strategic business and technical leadership for a high-priority, complex, and cross-functional project portfolio in support of site-level strategic initiatives.
  • This role is accountable for overall project portfolio performance, including milestone adherence, resource optimization, and financial outcomes, and serves as a key liaison between site leadership, functional partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.

Matching Summary

The Head of PMO provides strategic business and technical leadership for a high-priority, complex, and cross-functional project portfolio in support of site-level strategic initiatives.

Salary

Base: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, sick time, paid vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project Management Office leadership
  • Strategic planning for capital projects
  • Cross-functional project execution
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • cGMP manufacturing environments

Nice-to-have

  • Cultural transformation in project management
  • Agile mindset and continuous improvement
  • Inspire confidence and lead change
  • Navigate ambiguity with clarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 8-10 years progressive project management experience
  • PMP, IPMA, or equivalent certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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