Director Project Management

Regeneron is looking for a Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) to play a critical role responsible for driving organization-wide transformation initiatives by applying project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. This role involves strategic oversight of project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering collaboration across departments. The PMO Leader will establish governance frameworks, manage resources, monitor project performance, and drive for intended results. They act as a key advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations to optimize project outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the PMO Leader is responsible for setting and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure that transformation initiatives deliver measurable impact aligned with strategic objectives.

A typical Day in this role may include:

• PMO Governance and Standards: Develop and implement PMO standards, tools, and processes to ensure consistent and high-quality project delivery across the organization.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in managing complex change initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Project Oversight: Provide strategic guidance and support to project managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor project performance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• KPI Management: Define, track, and report on KPIs to measure the success and impact of change initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Team Development: Assess and enhance the capability of the PMO team through training, mentorship, and professional development programs, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise to drive successful initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project management practices.
• Executive Liaison: Act as a liaison to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing regular updates on project progress, addressing issues, and escalating concerns as appropriate.

To excel in this role, the candidate must possess the following:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to influence and drive organizational change.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking with a results-oriented mindset and a strong focus on delivering measurable impact.

To be considered for this role you must have Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, and 12+ years of relevant project management experience, including demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation initiatives. A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Organizational Leadership is preferred. Experience in consulting or a similar environment is highly desirable.

Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site.  Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
 

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality,