Manager, Program Management Office
Date: Jan 23, 2026
Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Annual Wage Range: $126,400.00 - $173,800.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description
Grace is seeking a Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) to join our Strategy & Planning team! This role reports to our Director of Strategy located in Columbia, Maryland.
The incumbent is required to be a highly visible, strategic leader who partners closely with senior leadership and extended leadership teams to drive the successful execution of enterprise-wide, high-impact initiatives. This role ensures disciplined project governance, fosters alignment across stakeholders, and enables executive decision-making through data-driven insights and proactive communication. The PMO Manager influences outcomes through cross-functional coordination, transparent reporting, and strong leadership engagement.
Responsibilities
- Drive milestone attainment and initiative completion across strategic programs.
- Lead small to medium-sized sub-projects with clear accountability.
- Coordinate execution workstreams and ensure interdependencies are managed.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders to align on goals, timing, and resource commitments.
- Resolve project level conflicts and escalate issues to ensure program momentum
- Own and maintain PMO tracking tools; ensure data integrity and discipline.
- Provide surge support across SPS functions during peak periods.
- Validate activities and results; challenge assumptions and timing.
- Recommend solutions and assess resource performance
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience, including managing programs or projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in driving projects/initiatives to completion, including ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Ability to interpret and communicate financial data, assess project financial health and make informed decisions to identify and mitigate risks across projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and executive-level narratives.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
- Strong business acumen. Ability to identify and prioritize actions that align with enterprise commitments strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a strategic or enterprise-level context
- MBA
- PMP certification
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
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