Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office, NoA

Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office, NoA

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

The Project Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) will be responsible for leading, scaling, and optimizing programs within North America Commercial Operations. This role will define and drive projects using program management strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and industry best practices in a highly regulated environment. As a key member of the organization, the Project Manager will contribute to the execution, and continuous improvement of project management standards while serving as a cross-functional business partner in business initiatives.

This role will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure project alignment with organizational objectives, and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. The Project Manager will play a hands‑on role, overseeing projects, optimizing resource allocation, and proactively mitigating risks to maximize business impact.

Key Accountabilities

Project Execution Oversight

• Manage & execute projects to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, to align with business goals & stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage high‑impact cross‑functional projects, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and support organizational goals. Track and report on project performance using dashboards and metrics to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with project goals.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans, proactively identifying and resolving project roadblocks that may impact timelines, scope, or stakeholder expectations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Executive Engagement

• Communicate project status, risks, and key insights to stakeholders at various levels to ensure alignment and informed decision‑making.
• Recommend and apply project management tools & technologies to improve team efficiency, tracking, and visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices by identifying opportunities to enhance agility, scalability, and delivery effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation within the project teams, ensuring effective delivery and adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• Commercial Operations
• Finance | Client Services
• Operations | Logistics
• Medical Affairs
• Compliance
• Information Technology
• Health Care Professionals (Customers) Project Managers & IT Departments

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business required, project management, STEM or a related field, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, PgMP, or CSM) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Program Management experience.
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