Program Management Office (PMO)

Drive enterprise-wide transformation with PMO leaders who combine real-world operating experience from Fortune 500 companies with strategic frameworks from premier consulting firms. Catalant’s PMO Experts bring the rare dual perspective of having led program management as both internal executives and external advisors enabling them to:

Accelerate project delivery and strategic alignment

Maximize resource utilization and ROI

Enable data-driven decision making

APPROACH

Build PMO Excellence Through Proven Methodologies

01

Assess and align

Evaluate existing project operations, governance structures, and organizational capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities. Establish executive sponsorship and define the PMO vision aligned with strategic objectives.

02

Design framework

Create customized governance models, processes, and tools tailored to organizational maturity and strategic goals. Develop scalable structures that balance standardization with flexibility.

03

Optimize portfolios

Implement frameworks to optimize resource allocation across initiatives and ensure strategic alignment. Create transparent prioritization criteria and decision-making processes.

04

Build capabilities

Strengthen team capabilities through training, coaching, and clear role definition. Deploy methodologies and tools that enable consistent delivery excellence.

05

Drive adoption

Execute change management strategies to embed new ways of working across the organization. Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms.

06

Monitor and sustain

Track results against KPIs and refine approaches based on outcomes. Create executive dashboards and governance routines that maintain momentum beyond initial implementation.

WINNING TOGETHER

PMO in Action

HR PMO Drives Successful Divestiture
More Success Stories

Problem

A $6B biotech divestiture from a global pharmaceutical company faced stalled progress across 18 critical HR projects, threatening separation readiness.

Action

Catalant Experts designed and implemented a comprehensive PMO governance model spanning seven workstreams including talent management, compensation, HR systems, and culture transformation. The team established stage-gate processes, coached project managers, and drove execution through formal project lifecycles.

Results

The PMO enabled a seamless separation and headquarters relocation through disciplined execution:

 

  • 100% of HR projects completed on time
  • Smooth payroll transition via TSA
  • Successful culture transformation initiated

Global Chemicals Transformation PMO

A global chemicals company needed to execute a complex two-year transformation involving simultaneous acquisition, carve-out, and restructuring. Catalant Experts established a flexible PMO structure that coordinated multiple advisors and workstreams, achieving 70% of targeted synergies in just one year against a two-year goal while successfully restructuring the entire business.

Beverage Brand Innovation PMO

Following an ownership transition, a national beverage company’s innovation pipeline stalled due to siloed workflows and unclear accountability. A centralized Innovation PMO unified execution across R&D, supply chain, and marketing, delivering 150 new SKUs and $80M in revenue within one year while accelerating product launches by 30%.

CPG Manufacturer Portfolio Transformation

A Fortune 500 CPG manufacturer struggled with poor project prioritization and resource conflicts, leading to stagnant growth. Catalant Experts implemented a modern portfolio management framework with real-time executive visibility, resulting in 20% improvement in resource utilization and accelerated decision cycles.

FEATURED EXPERTS

Featured PMO Experts

Yvonne G.

Ex-EY Parthenon and FTI Consulting PMO operator

Strategic, hands-on PMO operator establishing governance frameworks and execution discipline for complex transformations across life sciences, industrials, and consumer sectors. Manages cross-functional teams through integrations, carve-outs, and operating model redesign with proven stakeholder coordination.

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Kevin D.

Ex-Nestlé PMO leader in CPG and enterprise transformation

Led innovation PMO and strategy execution at Nestlé Waters and BlueTriton Brands. PMP-certified with proven track record designing scalable execution systems, aligning capital and innovation efforts, and serving as trusted advisor to Fortune 500 strategy heads for over two decades.

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Troy E.

Ex-PwC and PMI certified PMO professional

Designed, built, and managed 7 high-visibility PMOs customized to maximize project success across diverse organizational environments. Leverages proven frameworks and governance structures to establish execution discipline and drive measurable transformation outcomes.

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Wendi W.

Ex-Fortune and FTSE operations executive in manufacturing and PE

Delivers hands-on PMO leadership for complex, multi-departmental projects across B2B manufacturing and engineering companies. Builds expandable project plans, creates tracking tools, manages risk, and leads teams to tangible bottom-line results.

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