Program Manager - PMO

About

Almac Group is seeking a Program Manager - PMO at Souderton, PA. The role oversees a portfolio of projects within operational workstreams to ensure alignment with strategic goals, optimize resource allocation, and manage program-level risks. Programs and projects may fall under engineering, IT, process, and facilities portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs and initiatives remain aligned with the company's strategic vision and goals.
• Facilitate prioritization of approved projects based on strategic value, resource availability, risk, and ROI.
• Oversee resource allocation and optimization across workstreams, including forecasting and conflict management.
• Establish and improve project management processes, methodologies, and governance.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities for PMO activities.
• Track, analyze, and report on project and workstream performance.
• Manage risks and dependencies spanning multiple projects.
• Manage financial aspects including budget tracking and cost control.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Lead projects and programs by facilitating decision making, issue resolution, and escalation.
• Provide conflict management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure operational and non-operational perspectives are considered.
• Ensure on-time delivery through proactive management.
• Manage staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, attendance, and compliance.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training needs assessment for project managers.
• Conduct independent reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years managing projects with detailed planning, risk management, and resource balancing.
• Experience communicating with senior or executive project stakeholders.
• Management experience in small to mid-size departments or program management.
• Knowledge of program management, communication methods for senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Iterative methodologies.
• Knowledge of business analysis methods and GXP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Science, Business, Math, or IT.
• Prince2/PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.
• Experience leading teams in GMP or regulated environments.
• Experience with Agile Scrum Master role.
• Experience applying Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals/Clinical Trials.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance from first month following start.
• 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly.
• 12 holidays plus Annual Diversity Day.
• Company-paid long and short-term disability and life insurance.
• 401k company contribution.
• Hybrid work available for applicable roles.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

About Almac Group

Almac Group is a privately owned drug development solutions provider with over 7,500 employees worldwide. US Headquarters in Souderton, PA, with operations in the US and Europe. Committed to diversity, equality, inclusivity, and advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer embracing diversity. Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.