Project Manager, PMO at Alkermes, Waltham, MA

Project Manager, PMO at Alkermes in Waltham, MA. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Alkermes is driving a broad portfolio of strategic business and technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen capabilities, and support organizational priorities. This role combines hands-on IT Project management with ownership of PMO tools, systems, and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will lead delivery of key initiatives while ensuring that the PMO ecosystem (tools, reporting, governance, and standards) is effective, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization, this individual will drive execution excellence while continuously improving how projects are planned, tracked, governed, and reported.

The ideal candidate is both a strong delivery leader and a systems-oriented PMO professional—capable of managing complex initiatives while also owning and evolving the tools and processes that enable portfolio visibility and control.
Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.

Project & Program Management

• Lead delivery of business and IT initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies

• Define and manage scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables

• Develop and maintain integrated project and program plans

• Drive cross-functional coordination across business and technical teams

• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned to organizational objectives

• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation paths

• Facilitate decision-making and stakeholder alignment, including executive updates

• Support prioritization across competing initiatives

• Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and governance are in place

• Conduct post-project reviews and embed continuous improvement practices

PMO Tools, Systems & Governance

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