Director, Project Management
United States
Job Description
Overview
Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.
As the Director, Project Management, you will play a critical role in shaping, scaling, and operationalizing PMO capabilities across the enterprise. This role partners closely with the VP of PMO to build and mature the function, establish delivery best practices, and define how projects and programs are executed at scale. You will be instrumental in creating standards, frameworks, and tools that enable consistent, high-quality delivery across a complex, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on - building process while driving execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, confident operating independently, and energized by bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to evolve.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Why Work for Valeris?
We're committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Valeris, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.
As the Director, Project Management, you will play a critical role in shaping, scaling, and operationalizing PMO capabilities across the enterprise. This role partners closely with the VP of PMO to build and mature the function, establish delivery best practices, and define how projects and programs are executed at scale. You will be instrumental in creating standards, frameworks, and tools that enable consistent, high-quality delivery across a complex, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on - building process while driving execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, confident operating independently, and energized by bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to evolve.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex, enterprise-wide programs that span multiple business units, functions, and geographies
- Drive the development and implementation of PMO standards, methodologies, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and scalability
- Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of PMO tools and technologies to enable effective planning, tracking, and reporting
- Establish and enforce best practices for program and project delivery, including risk management, dependency management, and governance
- Provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership across multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment to business objectives and measurable outcomes
- Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization
- Mentor and guide project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence
- Drive change management and organizational adoption of PMO processes and standards
Qualifications
- PMP Certification (required) - certification must be current and maintained in accordance with PMI requirements
- 10+ years of experience in program and/or project management leading large, strategic, and complex programs at the enterprise level
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity - makes sound decisions with limited information, adapts quickly to evolving priorities, and brings structure where none exists
- Highly self-directed - demonstrates initiative, ownership, and accountability; able to define and drive outcomes with minimal oversight
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution - balances long-term PMO vision with effective day-to-day program leadership
- Demonstrated success in building or scaling a PMO, including development of governance models, frameworks, and operating processes
- Experience developing PMO templates, playbooks, and standardized processes that drive consistency and efficiency
- Strong experience in PMO tool discovery, selection, and implementation (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms)
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills - able to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously with attention to detail and timelines
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills - able to influence without authority, translate complex ideas into actionable plans, and build trust across the enterprise
- Results-oriented with a change leadership mindset - drives accountability, removes barriers, and delivers measurable outcomes in fast-paced, high-change environments
- Experience working across enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs
- MBA (preferred)
- PMI-ACP Certification (preferred)
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (preferred)
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
Why Work for Valeris?
We're committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
- Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
- A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
- Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
- A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Valeris, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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