Manager, Program Management Office (PMO)

As a Manager Program Management Office (PMO) you will provide strategic leadership while guiding a team of 56 project managers and directly leading complex initiatives. This role is based in Westbrook ME and is a hybrid position with a minimum expectation of 2 days per week onsite.

The Global Operations Strategy and Program Management Office team plays a critical role in ensuring IDEXX delivers high-quality products to customers on time and without disruption. By driving operational excellence cross-functional alignment and disciplined execution this team supports IDEXXs broader commitment to efficiency compliance and continuous improvement across a global operations network.

Why does this role matter This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where you will shape how strategic initiatives are executed across Global Operations. Youll influence business performance by driving complex cross-functional programs while developing a team of project managers. As a player-coach you will translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans partner closely with senior leaders and help ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that support on-market products operational transformation and long-term growth.

• You will lead and develop a team of 56 project managers providing coaching mentoring and performance guidance to support their growth and success
• You will directly manage and execute complex high-priority projects and programs while overseeing team deliverables
• You will drive execution of strategic initiatives across Global Operations ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable outcomes
• You will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define scope establish priorities and maintain accountability for results
• You will monitor project timelines risks and milestones to ensure initiatives stay on track and deliver expected outcomes
• You will foster strong collaboration across Operations other business segments and executive leadership
• You will identify opportunities to improve execution strengthen processes and enhance operational effectiveness
• You will provide clear concise updates to leadership on progress risks and business impact
• You will help shape team priorities and ways of working to support evolving business needs

• You hold a Bachelors degree (required)
• You have people management experience leading project managers or similar roles (required)
• You have experience managing both projects and large-scale programs (required)
• You bring strong coaching and mentoring skills with a passion for developing others (required)
• You are comfortable operating in a player-coach capacity balancing leadership with hands-on execution (required)
• You have the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and drive results across multiple stakeholders (required)
• You have experience interacting with senior leaders and influencing across an organization (required)
• You are skilled in project management methodologies including planning risk management and execution tracking (required)
• You have the ability to understand complex technical product portfolios and translate them into actionable plans (preferred)
• You bring a technical background that supports understanding of products and operations (preferred)
• You hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering STEM or a related field (preferred)
• You hold a Bachelors degree in Engineering STEM or a related field (preferred)
• You hold a Masters degree in Project Management or Business Administration (preferred)

• Base salary: $155000 - $175000 annually (with flexibility dependent on skillset and experience)
• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Performance-based merit increases
• Day-one health dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Additional benefits including but not limited to gym benefits financial support employee stock purchase program pet insurance wellness resources mental health resources volunteer paid days off foundation donation matching and more!

Were proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983 our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy ensure safe drinking water for billions and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX youll be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list youll find it here. Lets pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

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