Job description
Job Description At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated PMO portfolio manager to join our talented team at our office located in Montes Claros, Brazil .
In this role, you will: Lead portfolio governance for strategic initiatives, ensuring successful progression through Stage Gate 1, 2, and 3 approval processes. Partner with business sponsors to develop, review, and strengthen business cases, investment proposals, and executive decision packages. Manage portfolio documentation, ensuring all approvals, financial analyses, risks, schedules, and supporting artifacts are complete and aligned with governance requirements.
Drive consistent project management standards across the portfolio, including reporting, risk management, issue escalation, and benefits tracking. Prepare executive dashboards, portfolio reports, and presentations to support senior leadership and investment committee decision-making. Facilitate governance reviews, stakeholder alignment, and escalation of critical risks, dependencies, and funding decisions.
Serve as the primary interface between business, finance, PMO, and leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment and delivery readiness.
Qualifications
& Requirements 8 to 10 years of experience Have experience in Portfolio Management, PMO, Program Management, or Capital Investment Governance. Are skilled in managing Stage Gate approval frameworks and executive governance processes. Have strong business case development, financial analysis, and investment planning experience.
Can manage multiple projects, priorities, risks, and stakeholders simultaneously. Have experience preparing executive presentations, portfolio dashboards, and leadership reports. Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Are confident engaging with senior leaders and facilitating decision-making discussions.
Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for leadership. Professional English All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required .
About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.
IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com . Specialties Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.
IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
#LI-CK1 Connect With Us! If you do not meet the qualifications for this specific role, but would like to submit your resume for general consideration, please click here! At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.
We are looking for a dedicated PMO portfolio manager to join our talented team at our office located in Montes Claros, Brazil . In this role, you will: Lead portfolio governance for strategic initiatives, ensuring successful progression through Stage Gate 1, 2, and 3 approval processes. Partner with business sponsors to develop, review, and strengthen business cases, investment proposals, and executive decision packages.
Manage portfolio documentation, ensuring all approvals, financial analyses, risks, schedules, and supporting artifacts are complete and aligned with governance requirements. Drive consistent project management standards across the portfolio, including reporting, risk management, issue escalation, and benefits tracking.
Prepare executive dashboards, portfolio reports, and presentations to support senior leadership and investment committee decision-making. Facilitate governance reviews, stakeholder alignment, and escalation of critical risks, dependencies, and funding decisions. Serve as the primary interface between business, finance, PMO, and leadership teams to ensure strategic alignment and delivery readiness.
8 to 10 years of experience Have experience in Portfolio Management, PMO, Program Management, or Capital Investment Governance. Are skilled in managing Stage Gate approval frameworks and executive governance processes. Have strong business case development, financial analysis, and investment planning experience. Can manage multiple projects, priorities, risks, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Have experience preparing executive presentations, portfolio dashboards, and leadership reports. Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Are confident engaging with senior leaders and facilitating decision-making discussions. Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for leadership.
Professional English All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required .