Vice President, PMO

About the company

Laborie is committed to advancing healthcare technologies that help preserve human dignity. The organization focuses on making a meaningful difference for patients worldwide and creates a workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and work collaboratively.

Role overview

The Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO) is a senior leadership position within the Innovation organization. This executive will define the enterprise-wide vision, governance, and strategy for project delivery across R&D and the wider business. The role is responsible for ensuring the innovation portfolio is aligned to corporate priorities while accelerating the delivery of safe, compliant, and commercially successful medical device solutions.

This leader also oversees governance for New Product Development across all business units and partners closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to prioritize investments, allocate resources effectively, and improve portfolio value.

Strategic leadership and governance

• Build and direct an enterprise PMO operating model, governance structure, and strategy that supports company goals and growth plans.
• Lead the New Product Development Review Board for all business units, including UR, GI, and MCH, to ensure disciplined prioritization and alignment with long-term strategy.
• Act as a strategic counselor to the executive leadership team by delivering analytical insights that support investment choices, capital decisions, and business direction.
• Expand PMO capabilities into a best-in-class function that supports enterprise-wide initiatives beyond R&D.

Portfolio and financial management

• Take ownership of the full R&D project portfolio and balance innovation, risk, regulatory needs, and financial performance.
• Shape and execute the multi-year R&D portfolio strategy and annual operating plan.
• Manage portfolio budgeting, forecasting, and return-on-investment analysis for new product development efforts.
• Introduce advanced portfolio tools, analytics, and dashboards that improve visibility and support faster decisions.

Execution and operational oversight

• Drive consistent, reliable, and high-quality project delivery through standardized methods suited to the medical device lifecycle.
• Hold teams accountable for delivering on schedule and within budget while meeting regulatory, quality, and commercial targets.
• Create enterprise metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to measure project execution and PMO performance.
• Lead portfolio risk management by identifying and reducing risks tied to regulatory approval, development, and market launch.

Cross-functional and executive collaboration

• Work with leaders in Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, and Finance to align priorities, resourcing, and launch plans.
• Influence global stakeholders across functions and regions to support smooth execution of strategic programs.
• Present portfolio status, strategic recommendations, and key risks to the executive team and Board in a clear and persuasive manner.

Resource and capability management

• Oversee enterprise resource planning, capacity modeling, and capability building to meet present and future portfolio needs.
• Develop workforce strategy for project management talent, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Ensure resources are deployed efficiently across competing priorities while preserving agility.

PMO excellence and continuous improvement

• Set and continuously improve PMO standards, methods, and governance practices.
• Lead a global PMO community of practice to encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing improvement.
• Advance digital tools, systems, and reporting used by the PMO.
• Promote a culture centered on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory and quality oversight

• Ensure programs comply with global regulatory requirements such as FDA, ISO 13485, and MDR.
• Provide executive oversight of design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle governance.
• Partner with Regulatory and Quality leaders to support successful submissions and sustained compliance.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is required; an MBA or master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in project, program, or portfolio management in medical devices or another highly regulated sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise PMO functions and manage large, complex global portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of medical device development, including design controls, FDA and ISO 13485 compliance, and commercialization.
• Proven success influencing executive stakeholders and guiding decision-making at the C-suite and Board level.
• Solid financial understanding, including investment analysis, budgeting, and ROI improvement.
• Experience building high-performing teams, developing leaders, and leading organizational change.
• Hands-on experience with portfolio management platforms and digital PMO tools such as Planview, ProChain, or similar systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management abilities in a global, matrixed environment.

Why Laborie

The organization’s mission is to improve lives through specialist medical technologies that help restore and preserve human dignity. Its work supports people living with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as mothers and babies during safe deliveries.

Benefits and perks

• Paid time off along with paid volunteer time
• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account coverage
• Health savings account with company-funded contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Parental leave and adoption support services
• Health and wellness programs and events
• Recognition as a 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level employer

Equal opportunity and accommodation

Laborie offers equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company also provides access and reasonable accommodation in services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.