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Lonza

Associate Director, Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Location: Portsmouth, NH As an Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in driving portfolio governance ...

Lonza

Associate Director, Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Location: Portsmouth, NH As an Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in driving portfolio governance ...

Lonza

Senior Director, Global PMO

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

At Lonza, we are looking for a Senior Director, Global PMO to lead enterprise transformation and strategic execution across the Advanced Synthesis (ADS) platform. This highly visible leadership role ...

Lonza

Senior Director, Global PMO

Portsmouth, NH · On-site +1

At Lonza, we are looking for a Senior Director, Global PMO to lead enterprise transformation and strategic execution across the Advanced Synthesis (ADS) platform. This highly visible leadership role ...

Lonza

Senior Director, Global PMO

Portsmouth, NH · On-site +1

At Lonza, we are looking for a Senior Director, Global PMO to lead enterprise transformation and strategic execution across the Advanced Synthesis (ADS) platform. This highly visible leadership role ...

HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY

Project Manager

North Berwick, ME · On-site

$88K - $132K/yr

Hussey Seating's Major Projects team manages and coordinates the order processing, production, and installation of all seating projects sold through Hussey's direct sales channel. Projects include ...

FirstLight

Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through execution and closeout ... Oversee change management processes for scope or schedule adjustments. * Facilitate customer ...

E.S. Boulos Company

Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report regularly to management team * Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for projects within set deadlines * Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

MYR Group

Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report regularly to management team * Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for projects within set deadlines * Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

MYR Group

Project Manager

Portsmouth, NH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report regularly to management team * Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for projects within set deadlines * Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

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How much do director project management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for director project management in Dover, NH is $127,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,100.00 and $150,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Project Management vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project ManagementProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and department leadershipManages individual projects, coordinates tasks, and ensures project delivery
Required CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI-SP, or PgMP certifications; extensive experienceOften requires PMP or CAPM certification; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, often in corporate or large organizationsOperational, team-focused, often in various industries
ScopeBroader organizational impact, long-term planningSpecific project deliverables, short to medium term

The main difference between a Director Project Management and a Project Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director oversees multiple projects and strategic initiatives, while the Project Manager focuses on executing individual projects. Both roles often require PMP certification and experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

What does a project management director do?

The responsibilities of a project management director involve the development of a strategy on behalf of a company or organization. They determine the scope of each project, including goals, timeline, budget, and objective. During the planning process, they often collaborate with people in each department. Other duties include overseeing teams assigned to different projects and encouraging development in certain areas on behalf of the organization. Qualifications to become a project management director include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, IT, or a related field as well as experience. Voluntary professional certifications are available.

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Associate Director, Project Manager

Lonza

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 17 days ago

Lonza rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO)
Location: Portsmouth, NH
As an Associate Director, Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in driving portfolio governance, project prioritization, and resource management across the site. You will work closely with local and global stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively, aligned with business priorities, and supported by robust PMO processes.
What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • The opportunity to influence strategic portfolio and project decisions.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What you will do
  • Lead portfolio governance activities and ensure projects follow established PMO standards and methodologies.
  • Coordinate portfolio validation and prioritization based on business needs and available site resources.
  • Support the development and implementation of PMO processes, templates, and reporting standards.
  • Facilitate project demand management, approval processes, and stage-gate reviews.
  • Manage project resource allocation and time tracking to support effective capacity planning.
  • Partner with PMO teams across sites to manage dependencies and promote best practices.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and escalate critical issues to divisional leadership when needed.

What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in science, Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of experience in portfolio management, project management, PMO leadership, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex project dependencies, resource constraints, and business impacts.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast paced, and evolving environment.
  • Experience working with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Preferred Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification.
  • Equivalent advanced portfolio governance, program management, or project management credentials.

Industry & Domain Knowledge
  • Experience working within a cGMP/GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
  • Prior experience or operational familiarity with Cell Therapy, Biologics, Advanced Therapies, or related modalities is strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of supporting PMO governance, portfolio optimization, business transformation, or enterprise change initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with portfolio and project management systems such as Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of stage-gate project governance, portfolio prioritization, resource capacity planning, and project financial management.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

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