Director, Chief of Staff & Program Management Office

Endologix

4d•$178,390 - $227,508•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Director, Chief of Staff and Program Management Office (PMO) to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll shape and coordinate how Endologix develops, delivers, and sustains innovation across the enterprise. This leader will define and drive both near-term and long-term strategic initiatives that govern how we develop and commercialize new products while sustaining existing offerings. You will partner closely with Executive and functional leadership to evolve processes, methods, and expectations related to portfolio planning, risk management, and execution—strengthening our ability to deliver innovation on time and on budget. Key responsibilities include leading Program Review Committee (PRC) coordination and planning; defining, tracking, and reporting portfolio performance and metrics; designing and implementing an enterprise-wide prioritization framework; and partnering with executive and functional leaders to translate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) into a clear, executable portfolio.

Requirements

BA/BS in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related area of study, or equivalent years of experience in a related field or Business.
10+ years of progressive experience in project management, business management, and/or PMO leadership, including serving as a project or program leader.
Minimum of 3 years in a senior management or executive-level role with enterprise-wide responsibility.
Demonstrated experience leading and scaling a PMO and managing complex, cross-functional portfolios.
Experience in a regulated, technology-driven environment is required.
Proven track record of leading programs to successful outcomes, driving alignment, accountability, and action across diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to structure, staff, and lead high-performing project teams, ensuring clarity of expectations, disciplined execution, timely course correction, and delivery of results.
Highly structured and disciplined leader with strong organizational and administrative skills and a proven say–do ratio (consistently delivers on commitments).
Strategic change management leader with experience guiding large-scale enterprise transformation and translating corporate strategy into an executable portfolio aligned to capacity, resources, and business priorities.
Strategic planner with strong technical acumen, analytical rigor, sound judgment, and a results-oriented operational focus.
Demonstrated ability to set a clear vision and align diverse teams toward common objectives.
Strong capability in defining, tracking, and reporting program and portfolio metrics for executive leadership and Board-level review.
Proven track record of holding cross-functional teams accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery, including proactive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation.
Highly effective communicator and relationship builder, able to influence without authority, motivate diverse teams, collaborate across functions, and present confidently at all organizational levels.
Experience building and scaling a centralized electronic repository of standard program management tools and training that is broadly adopted and continuously improved.
High degree of analytical capability and experience leveraging data and associated tools to drive decisions.
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining focus and execution discipline.
Strong ability to influence, prioritize, and direct parallel activities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated objective problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose root causes without bias, navigate incomplete data, and maintain strong working relationships.
Proficient in project and business tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MS strongly preferred.
PMI certification a plus.
Experience within the biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and champion execution of the Product Development Process (PDP) across Endologix.
Own the end-to-end program management methodology, including processes, standards, and enterprise-wide deployment; provide training and guidance to project teams as needed.
Partner with functional leaders to define expectations for high-quality business cases, robust project planning, and effective PRC Phase Gate Reviews.
Ensure project teams develop integrated, cross-functional lifecycle plans and secure stakeholder alignment on cost, schedule, and risk profiles.
Hold project teams and functional leaders accountable for delivering results on time and on budget; ensure timely escalation of risks and development of effective mitigation plans.
Ensure project contracts are created, reviewed, and updated at each phase review.
Define, collect, analyze, and report program and portfolio metrics to the PRC; maintain and govern the portfolio metrics database.
Lead the planning effort to translate enterprise strategy into a clear, executable portfolio across new product development and sustaining initiatives.
Own and govern the enterprise-wide prioritization process, ensuring decisions are made at the appropriate leadership level.
Partner with the Executive Team, key stakeholders, and functional leaders to define and lead the program planning cycle.
Lead cross-functional resource supply vs. demand planning and drive portfolio trade-offs to ensure feasibility and execution readiness.
Define, manage, and communicate portfolio changes in alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
Track and report progress across all programs, providing regular, concise updates to the Executive Team.
Partner with Executive and functional leadership to define and manage the cadence of governance, including PRC reviews, AOP planning, and required project approvals.
Ensure transparency and alignment by keeping all stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues.
Lead organizational change management initiatives related to program planning, execution, governance, AOP, and strategic planning.
Ensure teams conduct lessons learned and apply continuous improvement practices as part of standard program management execution.
Establish and develop a Core Team Leader and Core Team Member pipeline, partnering cross-functionally to build strong, scalable project leadership capabilities.
Partner with PRC Core Team Leaders and Functional Leaders to assess and align talent needs for each program, ensuring the right capabilities are in place while enabling appropriate developmental stretch.
Support development and refinement of Board of Directors meeting materials, including portfolio, program, and strategic updates.
Champion and reinforce Endologix values across the Office of Project Management, embedding them into ways of working, decision-making, and leadership behaviors.
Ensure that projects managed outside of the PRC leverage an appropriate, scalable hierarchy of program management tools and rigor based on project complexity and scope.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational and business priorities.

Benefits

Base salary of $178,390/yr-$227,508/yr
Discretionary bonus
Equity participation as approved by Board of Directors (4-year vesting schedule)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and flexible time off that is available for Exempt employees)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Flexible work arrangements, such as hybrid or remote work for many of our positions
Employee wellness initiatives, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee recognition programs and awards
Commuter benefits or transportation stipends