ATCC · 13 hours ago
Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management
ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior Director, Portfolio & Program Management to drive strategic initiatives and ensure delivery excellence across the enterprise. This pivotal role will lead governance, prioritization, and execution of high-impact projects, partnering with executive leadership to align programs with organizational goals and operational capacity.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Directs enterprise-level portfolio and program management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Provides vision and guidance to cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
Governance & Process Development: Establishes intake processes, governance frameworks, and prioritization standards for projects. Implements tools and templates to maintain consistency and efficiency across the portfolio
Performance & Financial Management: Oversees PMO budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor progress and performance
Communication & Change Management: Serves as a key liaison to executive leadership, delivering clear updates on milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies. Leads change initiatives and fosters organizational alignment through effective communication
New Product Development & Innovation: Programs focused on launching new products or services, including R&D-driven initiatives and technology implementation projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 18 or more years' experience, including 4+ years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience
Proven track record in portfolio and program management required, preferably at an enterprise level
Prior biologics R&D/process or service development or manufacturing experience is required
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex initiatives
Strong experience in governance, prioritization, and resource allocation
Skilled in strategic planning and hands-on execution in dynamic environments
Expertise in Portfolio Project Management (PPM) standards, tools, and templates
Experience developing and maintaining enterprise dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics
Familiarity with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial oversight
Exceptional ability to communicate with executive leadership and stakeholders
Skilled in change management and driving organizational alignment
Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities for project management teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Commitment to high professional standards and compliance with organizational guidelines
Analytical and strategic thinking skills to evaluate ROI, risk, and operational capacity for complex projects
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
Paid Holidays and PTO
Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
Corporate bonus program
Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Company
ATCC
ATCC global biological materials resource and standards organization.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$92.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthVirginia Business Ready Sites ProgramBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-10-23Grant
2024-09-12Grant
2024-01-04Grant· $87M
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