Executive Director Portfolio Management Lead

12 hours ago


Billerica, Massachusetts, United States PAREXEL Full time

Parexel is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Portfolio Management function, supporting the Operational Excellence & Delivery team. The successful candidate will be responsible for governing and reporting progress on our portfolio of internal investments, including transformational and corporate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee business cases for portfolio investments
  • Establish and enforce project approval governance, including technology lifecycle gates
  • Prioritize portfolio initiatives and allocate resources
  • Ensure projects are progressing according to plan and commitments
  • Manage portfolio KPIs, scorecards, and financial management
  • Produce key progress reports and track savings/benefit realization
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders and prepare materials for meetings

Requirements:

  • Excellent program/project management and control skills
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to summarize complex situations
  • Strong influencing and leadership skills
  • Highly motivated and self-starting, with a strong results orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to take a structured approach to work
  • Strong team leadership skills and ability to make cross-functional teams successful
  • Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills
  • Aptitude to interface with all levels of staff, including top management
  • Proven experience managing large, complex portfolio programs in healthcare, consultancy, or contract research organization
  • Familiarity with project management methodology and a background in a functional business area
  • Experience running an IT PMO would be beneficial
  • Advanced proficiency in corporate finance
  • Line management experience is required
  • Experience with organizational change management

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, management, or business administration, with an advanced technical degree or MBA desirable


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