Sr Engineering PMO Lead - Operation & Analytics
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr Engineering PMO Lead - Operation & Analytics serves as a strategic partner to Project Management leadership and Engineering stakeholders, improving portfolio visibility, governance, resource planning, reporting, and organizational maturity across the engineering portfolio. The position leads PMO process improvement initiatives, develops executive portfolio reporting and performance metrics, supports portfolio governance and capacity planning, and enables data-driven decision making across Engineering, Software, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Clinical, and Product Management.
Job description
This position reports to the VP, Project Management and is part of the Engineering department located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To:
- Drive PMO operational excellence through the development, implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of project management methodologies, governance processes, tools, and execution frameworks.
- Partner with the Vice President of Project Management to translate Engineering portfolio strategy into scalable processes, portfolio governance, analytics, and execution practices.
- Lead portfolio governance, project intake, prioritization, capacity planning, resource forecasting, and cross-project portfolio reviews to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Develop and maintain portfolio management frameworks, governance standards, operating procedures, templates, and best practices that improve execution consistency and organizational maturity across Engineering.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or related technical field with 8+ years of experience in regulated technical product development or technical program management.
- Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management processes.
- Experience supporting cross-functional engineering programs and portfolios.
- Experience developing executive dashboards, portfolio reporting, and performance metrics using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, and project or portfolio management platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience building, transforming, or maturing an Engineering PMO.
- Experience supporting integrated hardware, software, firmware, systems, or algorithm development programs.
- Experience with portfolio planning, engineering resource capacity planning, and investment prioritization.
- PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, SAFe, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in regulated technical product development or technical program management
- Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management processes
- Experience supporting cross-functional engineering programs and portfolios
- Experience developing executive dashboards, portfolio reporting, and performance metrics using Power BI or similar reporting tools
- Experience using Jira, Confluence, and project or portfolio management platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual bonus up to 10%
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.