Director of PMOCMO

Niowave
Lansing, IL

Director of PMO/CMO

Who we are

We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.

Who you are

You are an open minded committed team player and wholeheartedly embrace leadership as a choice a responsibility and a remarkable privilege to positively impact the lives of others. You are a strategic forward-thinking leader who excels at bringing clarity structure and momentum to complex multi-stakeholder initiatives. You are passionate about building and maturing organizational capabilities in project management and change management and you thrive in environments where transformation and growth are constant.

You are equally comfortable setting vision and rolling up your sleeves. You are committed to enabling teams with the tools processes and guidance they need to succeed and you excel at aligning initiatives with organizational strategy. Above all you are a trusted advisor and strong communicator who inspires confidence builds high-performing teams and ensures that change is not only implemented but adopted and sustained.

What you can expect to work on

The Director of the Project Management and Change Management Office is a key strategic leader responsible for driving execution excellence across the this role you will oversee the planning delivery and governance of major initiatives while ensuring the business has the structure processes and support needed to navigate change effectively. You will build and mature the PMO/CMO function lead a high-performing team of project and change management professionals and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

  • Lead the strategy development and continuous improvement of the Project Management and Change Management Office
  • Establish and maintain enterprise standards methodologies and governance frameworks
  • Oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives ensuring outcomes are delivered on time within scope and aligned with organizational goals
  • Mentor and develop a team of project managers change managers and analysts
  • Partner with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives and ensure resource alignment
  • Drive adoption of consistent project and change management practices across the organization
  • Assess organizational readiness identify risks and implement mitigation and change strategies

What you need to succeed

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Organizational Leadership or related field
  • Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
  • Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization appreciates the history of current state know how and when to make suggestions as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state
  • Understands your own communication and learning styles can assess others styles and is able to find the right path to best connect with colleagues
  • 12 years of experience in progressive roles in project management change management or related leadership roles
  • 10 years experience managing and leading day-to-day activities of engineers and designers providing mentoring and career development coaching
  • Proven success leading enterprise-wide initiatives and transformation efforts
  • Experience implementing and scaling PMO and/or CMO practices.
  • Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks (e.g. PMI Agile hybrid) and change management methodologies (e.g. Prosci).
  • Exceptional communication relationship-building and influence skills
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically while managing operational details
  • Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering professional growth
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing 5S)
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations

Great to have

  • Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration Organizational Leadership or related field
  • Experience pharmaceutical industry
  • Certification in Project Management (PMP PMI-ACP PMI-RMP SAFe CSM)
  • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or Prosci Change Practitioner certification
  • Process improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma)

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise and leadership experience.


Required Experience:

Chief

Posted 2025-11-23

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