Associate Director, Project & Portfolio Management

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director building project and portfolio management capabilities for Kite’s cancer immunotherapy operations. Designing PPM standards, tools, training, metrics, and adoption strategies across Tech Ops.

Posted 8/16/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $177,905 - $230,230 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and portfolio management methodologies, with a strong focus on building and scaling PPM capabilities. Proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement, change management, and continuous improvement in a matrixed environment.

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Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementPPM Center of ExcellenceChange ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Methodology DevelopmentGovernance ModelsStandards FrameworksTools and Templates CreationMetrics DefinitionProcess Effectiveness MonitoringPortfolio VisibilityExecution DisciplineDecision-Making ImprovementTraining and Coaching

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCross-Functional CollaborationClear Communication

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaTech OpsContinuous ImprovementCapability Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project and portfolio management methodology, standards, and operating practices across Tech Ops
Build and scale a PPM Center of Excellence through practical tools, templates, playbooks, training, and guidance
Assess PPM maturity across functions and identify high-value improvements to planning quality, execution discipline, portfolio visibility, and decision-making
Design future-state ways of working that balance consistency with flexibility for initiative types, team needs, and business priorities
Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, change management, training, coaching, and implementation support
Influence and align a dotted-line network of PPM representatives and cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment
Translate complex PPM frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for leaders and teams
Define and monitor portfolio metrics measuring process effectiveness, risks, trends, and continuous-improvement opportunities
Foster accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and capability-building across Tech Ops

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD / Doctorate with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 8+ years, or Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years, or High School Diploma/GED with 14+ years
10+ years of relevant experience preferred
Strong background in project management, portfolio management, PMO, PPM Center of Excellence, or operating model design
Experience building, improving, or maturing PPM capabilities
Experience creating methodology, governance models, standards, frameworks, tools, templates, playbooks, training, and adoption plans
Ability to assess PPM maturity and identify practical, high-value improvements
Experience leading change in a matrixed environment and driving adoption
Ability to influence without authority and align cross-functional stakeholders and dotted-line partners
Ability to translate complex frameworks, processes, and portfolio insights into clear, practical guidance
Experience defining portfolio visibility, metrics, and reporting
Biotech or pharma experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives eligibility may vary based on role
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Reasonable accommodation in the job application process