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Principal Project Governance Leader

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Piece Work
Reviewed: Mon, Nov 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the global Project Management Office, the full-time Principal Project Governance Leader will establish governance frameworks and oversee a $150M annual capital expenditure portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while working remotely with 20% travel.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the PMO Governance function globally, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and Capex investment priorities
  • Establish and govern a global portfolio management framework to prioritize and execute high-value projects
  • Define and enforce global project lifecycle frameworks, ensuring projects meet business case objectives and deliver intended outcomes
Required qualifications
  • Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in PMO within regulated environments such as chemical or life sciences
  • Demonstrated experience leading global PMO organizations and managing significant capital investments
  • Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) preferred
  • Strong expertise in benefits realization management and business case validation

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