Project Manager

The Position:

The Project Manager will be accountable for the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects to ensure business objectives are met and accomplished on time, within budget, and meet operational standards. This role requires a strong understanding of diagnostic product and software development, project management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for research and development, infrastructure, and other prioritized corporate-level initiatives.
• Lead project teams across multiple sites, driving effective stakeholder communication and collaboration to achieve project goals while working closely with business leaders to drive prioritization of business-critical work to success.
• Technical background and understanding of product and software development processes and emerging technologies – experience with NGS technology, CRM, LIMS, AWS, is preferred.
• Monitor and maintain project progress according to key metrics including budget, schedule, resource allocations, issues, risks, and scope changes.
• Prepare and present project status reports, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure necessary documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of project management framework and tools.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project management team and broader organization.
• Work with business leaders and PMO leadership to align product / program roadmaps to goals, portfolio priorities, budgets, and resource plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a life-science environment, ideally in diagnostics, genomics, product development, or similar background.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, computer science, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet knowledge and experience is ideal.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively lead people and drive results through cross-functional engagement.
• Flexibility to manage given changes within projects and the across the broader portfolio.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to present confidently and effectively to audiences at all organizational levels, including executive leadership..
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including IT, product development, clinical, regulatory, operations, and commercial departments.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma or equivalent certification preferred.
• You are a good business partner and a good human.

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For candidates based in our San Diego office, the salary (or hourly range is $XX - $XX.

For candidates based in our South San Francisco office, the salary or hourly range is $XX - $XX.

For candidates working remote (US), the salary or hourly range is $XX - $XX.