Group PMO Director

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

Seniority and employment

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