Head of project management office

Title: Head of PMO

Location: Allentown United States

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Location: The Head of PMO is a remote position with preference given to candidates near Allentown, PA (or East Coast). There will be approximately 10-20% domestic and potentially international travel required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Management Lead with expertise to oversee multiple strategic initiatives within the Specialty Gases business unit. The role will partner closely with the Specialty Gases Commercial team and key stakeholders in Operations, Technology, Finance, and Strategy to ensure robust execution, clear roadmaps, and timely delivery of milestones that unlock business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple strategic initiatives within Specialty Gases, from charter through execution and benefits realization.
• Develop, maintain, and socialize detailed program roadmaps and milestone-based plans that align with strategic objectives and commercial priorities.
• Drive program governance, including steering committees, stage gates, risk registers, issue logs, change control, and benefits tracking.
• Partner with the Specialty Gases Commercial team to translate strategic intents into actionable projects with clear value propositions and success criteria.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Strategy to identify dependencies, resource needs, and sequencing across initiatives.
• Define and implement project management standards, templates, and a scalable PMO framework tailored to transformational programs.
• Manage cross-functional teams and external collaborators; facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Monitor and communicate program health, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to executive sponsors; prepare concise, decision-ready status updates and roadmaps.
• Lead change management activities including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, training readiness, and adoption metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying best practices to future transformations.
• Change management and adoption artifacts (communications, training materials, rollout plans).

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, chemistry, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in program/project management, with demonstrated success delivering complex transformational programs
• Engineering capital project experience within the chemical, semiconductor, oil and gas, or a related industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional initiatives within a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial context
• Strong expertise in transformation disciplines: new operating models, process optimization, digital enablement, and value realization
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive-level presentation skills
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and PMO governance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain rigorous attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines
• Change management acumen, including effective communication strategies and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in benefits tracking and business case ROI

Pay range for this position: $117,300 - $176,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!