Senior Manager, PMO

Johnson & Johnson

. Support day-to-day PMO operations across multiple Commercial and Manufacturing Deploy programs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCork • IrelandSenior💰 €86,400 - €148,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, governance coordination, and risk management within PMO operations, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with compliance and quality standards.

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Program ManagementGovernance CoordinationRisk ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingPMO Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRAID ManagementSchedule ControlScope ControlStatus ReportingChange ManagementERP ImplementationAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCoachingProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Compliance StandardsQuality StandardsTransformation ProgramsGlobal DeploymentMatrixed Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day PMO operations across multiple Commercial and Manufacturing Deploy programs
Handle planning, governance coordination, risk management, reporting, and decision-support processes
Enable effective governance, clear communication, and high-quality inputs for decision forums
Drive integrated planning across multiple sophisticated releases
Handle RAID and change control processes
Supervise schedule management and data-driven tracking against the integrated program plan
Govern scope changes and ensure alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expectations
Deliver status reporting across governance levels with actionable insights
Identify risks and opportunities early and enable timely intervention and course correction
Ensure PMO operations align with compliance and quality standards
Supervise deliverables tracking and governance across releases
Lead and develop a diverse PMO operations team, including Deployment Leads and offshore resources
Coach and mentor team members
Partner with PMO leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and delivery plans
Build relationships across geographically dispersed teams
Serve as focal point for PMO-related issues and coordinate resolution
Align deployment activities with overall program objectives
Provide updates on PMO performance, resource needs, risks, and improvement opportunities
Drive continuous improvement using data and insights to enhance processes, tools, and team capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering or related field required
Advanced degree or MBA preferred
Minimum of 8 years of proven experience
7+ years of experience in program or project management, including PMO experience within large, sophisticated, global transformation programs, ideally including ERP implementations
Track record of leading PMO operations teams and handling cross-functional and geographically dispersed resources
Expertise in delivery governance, RAID management, schedule and scope control, status reporting, and risk management
Ability to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within PMO functions
Experience providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to teams in a matrixed environment
Strong collaborator management and communication skills
Business insight and understanding of compliance, quality standards, and change management principles
Proficiency with project management tools and software
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, handling multiple priorities and sophisticated dependencies
Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and proactive risk identification and mitigation
Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target depending on pay grade / location, based on employee and company performance
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs for financial, physical and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents