Provide leadership and direction through managers to a high-performing PMO and R&D Operations organization, with accountability for project delivery, portfolio visibility, execution rigor, and safe, compliant operations.
Develop and execute the PMO strategy aligned with IDT’s corporate product portfolio strategy and annual business plans.
Manage prioritization and execution across the innovation portfolio, ensuring decisions are based on strategic value, risk, resources, and financial impact in partnership with Product Management and R&D leadership.
Establish, deploy, and continuously improve portfolio governance structures, toll-gate processes, project templates, reporting frameworks, and portfolio-level KPIs.
Lead cross-functional program reviews, executive steering committees, and decision forums.

Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years of program management experience in R&D or technical product development in the life sciences industry (genomics, biotech, diagnostics, or related);
15+ years with a Bachelor’s degree.
7+ years of leadership experience managing teams of managers and influencing senior executive stakeholders with demonstrated ability to lead through subordinate managers across multiple functions.
Demonstrated track record of contributing to and executing functional strategy, with broad impact on divisional or functional results through successful portfolio management and commercial programs.
Strong expertise in portfolio governance, project management methodologies (PMI, Lean, Agile, hybrid), and execution systems.
Experience applying DBS tools (leader standard work, visual management, Kaizen, structured problem solving) in a continuous improvement culture.
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and shape opinions within and outside the organization, with strong sensitivity to the audience.

Director, Innovation PMO, R&D Operations

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