PMO Lead - Life Sciences

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on PMO Lead to establish and develop a structured Project Management Office in Visp. This role focuses on building a scalable PMO framework, introducing effective governance and portfolio management processes, and improving project delivery, transparency and business performance.

About The Customer

• Location: Visp, Switzerland
• Work model: Fully on-site

Requirements

• Design and establish the PMO operating model, including organisational structure, roles, responsibilities, governance frameworks and standardised ways of working.
• Develop and implement PMO methodologies, management systems, reporting standards and a phased roadmap to strengthen organisational maturity.
• Lead portfolio planning and governance, introducing project intake, prioritisation, stage-gate processes, integrated scheduling and executive decision-making frameworks.
• Establish project controls covering risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies (RAID), change management, financial performance and resource capacity.
• Define portfolio KPIs, forecasting processes, executive dashboards and reporting structures to ensure reliable performance monitoring and data-driven decisions.
• Implement consistent data governance, reporting architecture and portfolio management tools, creating a single source of truth for project and portfolio information.
• Assess organisational capabilities, identify gaps and define the future PMO structure, resource requirements and development priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance to align portfolio execution with strategic objectives and business priorities.

Competences

• 10+ years of experience in PMO leadership, portfolio management, programme management or transformation leadership, with proven experience establishing, building or transforming PMO functions.
• Experience within Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, FMCG, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Engineering or other complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of PMO operating models, organisational design, governance structures and portfolio management methodologies.
• Proven experience governing complex project portfolios, facilitating executive decision-making and managing multiple workstreams.
• Extensive experience implementing project controls, financial governance, resource planning, RAID management, change control and performance measurement frameworks.
• Hands-on expertise in developing management dashboards, KPIs, reporting systems and portfolio management tools.
• Ability to translate business objectives into practical processes, governance frameworks and scalable management structures.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Structured, analytical and proactive approach, with the ability to build processes from the ground up and drive organisational improvements.
• Fluent English required; German is advantageous but not mandatory.