Engineering PMO Lead

Engineering PMO Lead – Organon, Cramlington, Northumberland

We are looking for an experienced Engineering PMO Lead to manage the site’s minor capital portfolio (typically $10,000 to $1million, total annual value $8.1million) and to strengthen project delivery capability across GMP and non‑GMP environments. This role focuses on governance, compliance, and alignment with site priorities rather than direct hands‑on project delivery.

Hybrid working is available, combining office‑based collaboration with the flexibility to work from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the site‑level Engineering PMO strategy, acting as a trusted advisor to engineering leadership to ensure projects align with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Own and continuously improve PMO governance, standards, and delivery frameworks across GMP and non‑GMP environments, ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Build project management capability across engineering through coaching, training, tools, and best‑practice templates, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide portfolio‑level visibility and reporting, tracking progress, risks, and trends to enable timely, data‑driven decision‑making.
• Drive effective cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery outcomes across project teams and stakeholders.
• Hold strategic ownership of the site minor capital portfolio, ensuring projects align with business needs, compliance requirements, and long‑term planning.
• Support the development of high‑quality business cases and execution strategies, ensuring clarity of scope, cost, benefits, and adherence to PMO governance.
• Contribute to the Site Masterplan and Long‑Range Capital Plan, providing insight into portfolio trends, future investment needs, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience leading PMO functions or delivering projects within regulated or complex operational environments (e.g. pharmaceuticals, life sciences, manufacturing).
• Strong capability in project governance, portfolio management, and capital planning frameworks.
• Experience supporting or overseeing capital project portfolios, including minor capital investments.
• Familiarity with GMP, validation processes, or other regulated environments; transferable experience is also valued.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Strong financial acumen to support capital planning and business case development.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g. MS Project, PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

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