Group Pmo Director

FAMAR is a European contract manufacturing and development partner for the pharmaceutical and health & beauty industry. Building on our 75+ years’ expertise, we deliver flexible solutions, from development to production and distribution. Driven by our customer-care mindset, we offer services covering the majority of pharmaceutical forms, while providing a particularly strong expertise in Liquids, Ointments and Creams. Through the outstanding knowledge and commitment of our 1850 employees and with a network of 6 production sites, we supply a wide range of 1800 products in 125 international markets.

We are currently looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of Group Project Management Office Director .

POSITION'S SCOPE :

The Group PMO Director leads the Project Management Office, ensuring strategic programs and critical projects align with organizational goals and the 5-year growth plan. The role sets governance, standards, and KPIs for consistent, successful execution while building PMO capability and customer-facing strength. Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership, the Director partners with BU Heads and Functional Leaders to drive alignment and resolve issues. He / she provides visibility on project portfolio health and ensures continuity across the project lifecycle. The position reports to the Group COO and is a member of the Group Leadership Team.

The position can be based in any of the FAMAR cities (Athens-Greece, Madrid-Spain, Milan-Italy), but preferably in Madrid, Spain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Define, maintain, and implement PMO methodology, processes, tools, and governance standards.
• Ensure timely, on-budget project delivery that meets commercial and quality criteria.
• Lead with a customer-first mindset, driving effective communication and collaboration.
• Partner with BU Heads and Functional Leaders to ensure cross-functional planning and execution.
• Oversee project staffing, ensuring teams have the right skills and capabilities.
• Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to track progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership and clients on critical initiatives and complex projects.
• Drive operational and organizational transformation to optimize customer experience.
• Report program progress and outcomes to the Executive Team.
• Build, develop, and mentor the PMO organization, defining competencies and fostering growth.

REQUIREMENTS :

Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.

proven track record in managing complex, multi-site programs in manufacturing environments.

additional European language (Greek, Spanish, Italian or German) is an asset. Proficiency in MS Project / other PM tools, and advanced Excel / PowerPoint.