Sr. Manager

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation and our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best‑in‑class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism. Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable talent, create a healthy work environment and accomplish our goals through world‑class research. Job Description The PMO Manager is responsible for leading, planning and controlling the full portfolio of Capex and Non‑Capex projects for the Ras Al Khaimah Technical Operations. The role will ensure effective governance, TIP (Tactical Implementation Plan) management cross‑functionally, project delivery excellence, compliance with pharmaceutical standards, cross‑functional alignment and strategic prioritisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full project portfolio (Capex and Non‑Capex) for the Ras Al Khaimah value streams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to scope and GMP – Safety – Engineering requirements. Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, including project lifecycle templates, KPIs, reporting cadence, risk management systems, project timelines, and provide executive‑level dashboards and reports. Coordinate feasibility assessments, cost estimates, ROI, business cases and capex justification in alignment with Finance and cross‑functional departments. Monitor project performance through dashboards, milestone tracking and regular project reviews, escalates risks and deviations proactively. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards and company anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption standards (GMP, EHS, validation, QA, Procurement) across all projects from design to execution and serve as the point of contact for GxP inspection if required. Facilitate cross‑functional communication between Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, RA/MA, Finance BP. Stakeholder Engagement, act as a liaison between technical teams and senior leadership. Prepare and present project portfolio updates to the CTO and participate in strategic discussions related to the future Corporate PMO setup. Develop and mentor the project management team, ensuring capability building and readiness for a centralised PMO transformation. Build a process for project prioritisation to ensure workload for cross‑functional departments is well managed, and projects distributed are feasible from a workload perspective. Manage resource allocation and highlight resource over‑utilisation, proposing solutions to avoid deviation. Core Competency Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent). Solid understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, GMP, validation and quality compliance. Expertise in Capex planning, budgeting, cost control, breakdown structures and procurement processes. Experience managing construction, utilities, equipment installation, automation or greenfield projects. Proficiency in risk management, change control and stakeholder management. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation capabilities. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strategic thinking and long‑term planning mindset. Team leadership, coaching and conflict‑resolution abilities. High adaptability in evolving organisational structures (e.g., transition to Corporate PMO). Strong interpersonal and cross‑cultural collaboration skills. Qualification / Functional Knowledge Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical or related). Preferred: Master’s degree in project management, Engineering Management or Business Administration. Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable. Experience 8–12+ years of experience in project management within pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry. Proven track record leading Capex projects and exposure to non‑Capex / operational improvement initiatives. Experience with greenfield or brownfield facility expansions is a strong advantage. Demonstrated experience setting up or operating within a PMO structure. Exposure to multi‑site stakeholder management and cross‑border project coordination. Additional Information We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.Julphar.net to read more about us and the journey of Julphar. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Location Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates #J-18808-Ljbffr