Project Management Organization (PMO) Manager 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Basel Tower, Switzerland. Due to renovation work at the Tower as of January 2027, the interim location will be Basel Stücki.

As PMO Manager, Group Operations, you will be a strategic partner to the Head PMO Group Operations. You will help drive the Group Operations agenda, coordinate key initiatives, enable effective governance, and support executive decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to influence transformation, operational excellence, and business performance across a global organization.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Partner with the Head PMO to translate Group Operations strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
• Lead and manage the Group Operations strategic project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Establish governance processes, performance dashboards, and reporting to track strategic initiatives
• Prepare executive presentations, business cases, leadership meeting materials, and decision-support recommendations
• Build strong partnerships across Group Operations, Global Functions, and Platforms to drive collaboration and execution
• Lead communication and change management activities that support business transformation and organizational priorities
• Analyze operational and project performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive operational excellence initiatives

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, Program Management, or a related field
• Proven experience managing complex programs, portfolios, or strategic initiatives in a global environment
• Strong project management expertise, including governance, reporting, performance management, and data analytics
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project or data analysis tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Additional languages are an advantage

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.