Senior R&D Project Operations Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2026. Ceva Santé Animale scores A on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT THE JOB Ceva-Phylaxia seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior R D Project Operations Lea d in the Global Portfolio Project Management Office of Ceva's Phylaxia Campus in Budapest's 10th district. The Phylaxia Campus is one of the flagship sites of Ceva Animal Health group. The Global Portfolio Project Management Office has the mission to strengthen Ceva's portfolio, project, and finance management capabilities, and to raise our standards of operational excellence across all domains.
As our organization continues to evolve, we are looking for a seasoned professional who can bring both structure and agility to our growing PMO function. WHAT YOU’LL DO Reporting to the Global Bio Portfolio Manager, you will take a leading role in shaping and elevating project management standards, driving best practices, and ensuring robust consolidation of project data across the portfolio. Beyond operational delivery, you will act as a trusted reference point for project managers and a key contributor to our organizational transformation.
YOUR DAY TO DAY Lead the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of project management standards, processes, and procedures across the portfolio scope. Ensure coherent consolidation of all projects, including project valorization, by maintaining a high level of rigor and consistency across reporting frameworks. Own and develop the project portfolio management (PPM) tool for your scope - generating live dashboards, portfolio indicators, and dynamic views with advanced filters and sortings.
Act as a change agent within the PMO: proactively identify gaps, propose improvements, and drive adoption of new practices in a fast-evolving organizational environment. Collaborate closely with other PMO coordinators to harmonize practices, share learnings, and build a cohesive PMO community across the organization. Coach and mentor project managers to report consistently and accurately, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.
Serve as a bridge between strategic portfolio needs and day-to-day operational realities, staying closely connected to team dynamics and ground-level challenges. WHY CEVA-PHYLAXIA? Together, our passionate people drive innovative health solutions for all animals, contributing to the future of our diverse planet.
We dedicate our work to protect animal welfare every day We offer stable employment in a resilient industry Our business has been growing exponentially We offer comprehensive training opportunities You can join a dynamically growing team of professionals We provide great benefits focusing on your commitment and well-being COMPENSATION We acknowledge and value your performance with several benefits and bonuses in addition to your salary. We also believe in keeping our remuneration competitive and increasing our salaries annually. We offer an exceptional annual cafeteria equivalent to a 13th month salary You are eligible for an annual bonus scheme based on both individual and company performance, equivalent to a minimum of an additional month’s salary We prioritize your health with a premium private insurance package We support your health with complimentary sports and fitness opportunities We provide school starting support to assist your family If you commute from outside of Budapest, we will cover your travel Enjoy a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options at discounted prices in our on-site restaurant We offer free and secure parking for employees who commute by car Regardless of age, all employees are entitled to 25 annual vacation days Lunchtime is more enjoyable as it is part of our working hours