Director of Global PMO & Investment-( Madrid & Lisbon based)

Rovensa Next is the Rovensa Group’s global business unit, specialising in biosolutions for agriculture.

It is made up of twelve pioneering Rovensa Group companies: Agrichembio, Agro-K, Agrotecnología, Cosmocel, Idai Nature, Microquimica, MIP Agro, Oro Agri, OGT, Rodel, SDP and Tradecorp, with a consolidated background in sustainable crop nutrition and biocontrol management.

Rovensa Next combines local technical knowledge, innovation and teams that work alongside farmers and distributors in the field to solve their sustainability challenges, backed by the global expertise and leadership of the Rovensa Group. It is aimed to shape a sustainable future for agriculture and drive its biotransformation.

When you join Rovensa Next you are not just joining a dynamic team of people gearing up to create a sustainable future – you are joining a team that is intent on making it a reality.

Let’s grow greener!

www.rovensanext.com/

Your Mission:

The Director of Global PMO & Investment is accountable for the end‑to‑end governance, prioritization and performance of the Product, R&D and Regulatory portfolio, ensuring that innovation ambition translates into disciplined, value‑creating execution.

This role combines portfolio ownership, financial accountability (Capex & Opex) and PMO leadership, acting as the single point of integration between strategy, investment decisions and execution governance.

Operating at a global level, the role supports executive decision‑making by providing clear trade‑offs, portfolio transparency and fact‑based insights, while respecting technical and regulatory authority within the respective functions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Innovation, R&D, Regulatory Portfolio Ownership: Maintain an integrated Product Innovation, R&D, and Regulatory portfolio aligned with strategic objectives, market needs, and sustainability goals, ensuring clear segmentation and delivery of measurable business value.


• Portfolio Governance & Executive Decision Foruns: Design and lead robust portfolio governance and executive decision forums, driving prioritization, transparency, and fact-based decisions through clear trade-offs, risk management, and active oversight of dependencies.


• PMO Leadership: Lead and align PMOs across R&D and Regulatory by establishing common standards, methodologies, and performance expectations while improving efficiency, coordination, and overall maturity.


• Financial Leadership – Capex & Opex: Own end-to-end portfolio financial governance, including budgeting, forecasting, business case validation, and performance monitoring, ensuring optimal investment decisions and compliance with financial standards.


• Reporting and Insights: Deliver high-quality, decision-ready reporting and strategic insights on portfolio performance, supported by robust KPIs, strong data governance, and clear translation of complex information into executive narratives.


• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, fostering cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and a unified portfolio mindset that balances strategic ambition with execution realism.


• Continuous Improvement & Transformation: Drive continuous improvement and transformation of portfolio governance and PMO practices by promoting standardization, scalability, transparency, and a culture of execution excellence.
   

The Talent we are looking for:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.


• Master’s or MBA preferred.


• PMO Certification (e.g. PfMP®, MoP®, P3O® or equivalent).


• 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, PMO, finance or  innovation. R&D or regulatory environments is a plus.


• Proven experience managing Capex and Opex in complex or multinational environments or private equity companies.


• Demonstrated experience in portfolio governance and executive decision forums.


• Experience leading teams.


• Strong exposure to executive‑level reporting and senior stakeholder management.
   

 What we offer:

• A challenging and demanding project within a corporate and international environment, aimed at making a positive impact on the agricultural industry.


• Competitive salary package (fixed + variable) based on experience, along with social benefits.


• Company car.


• Meal voucher, private medical & life insurance.


• Nursery voucher & more products  through flexible remuneration.


• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.


• Growing together to sow a greener future, with healthy and nutritious food for everyone.
   

If you are a motivated person, eager to continue developing yourself, and your experience matches the responsibilities mentioned, don’t hesitate to apply for this job offer.

 
We are waiting for you!

 
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