Electrical Engineer II

Director, PMO China

The actual location of this job is in Shanghai, China.

The Director, Global PMO will act as the regional strategic partner in Greater China, translating global strategy into local execution across functions. The role will lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, strengthen business governance, and eliminate execution barriers to drive long-term growth for the ADS platform.

This is an office-first role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What you will do

Strategic Leadership

• Lead execution of the China strategic agenda in partnership with regional and global leadership.
• Translate enterprise strategy into regional business priorities, roadmaps and execution plans.
• Identify strategic opportunities and business risks within the China market and recommend actions to leadership.

Business Performance

• Partner with China leadership to improve operational performance, productivity and commercial execution.
• Monitor strategic KPIs and business performance, escalating risks and recommending corrective actions.

Portfolio Leadership

• Lead regional strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, digital transformation, productivity programs, customer experience improvements and operational excellence.
• Drive cross-functional execution of complex initiatives spanning manufacturing, engineering, commercial, quality, finance and supply chain.

Governance

• Own governance forums for regional strategic programs and investment initiatives.
• Ensure decisions, actions and dependencies are effectively managed across leadership teams.

Regional Representation

• Represent China within the Global ADS PMO, ensuring regional priorities are reflected in global planning while driving alignment to enterprise objectives.

Organizational Development

• Build PMO capability across the China organization through governance, standards, project methodologies and coaching of project leaders.

Executive Support

• Develop executive-level business reviews, strategy updates, investment cases and Board-quality presentations for regional and global leadership.

What we are looking for

• 10-15 years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, transformation or related fields
• Experience working within multinational matrix organizations
• Experience working within China or APAC
• Strong organizational and execution skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence across functions and leadership levels
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity
• Experience building or improving PMO processes, governance structures, tools, or operational frameworks preferred
• Ability to balance structure and flexibility while driving measurable progress
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills required; familiarity with enterprise project management and collaboration tools preferred
• Experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare, or other complex industries preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline