Program Manager Operations

Description

The role is a Staff Program Manager on a team that delivers complex, multi-disciplinary projects that feed into scientific progress and customer results. You will take strategic programs from start to finish and work across functional teams.

The company's work supports customers in making the world healthier, cleaner and safer, including protecting the environment, food safety and cancer research.

Schedule is standard, Monday to Friday. The work is performed in an office.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed project plans and lead cross-functional teams through them.
• Keep stakeholders at every level informed through regular communication.
• Spot project risks early, address them, and build accountability across the organization.
• Deliver projects on schedule, within budget and to high quality standards, using your strategic thinking and leadership.

Requirements

• An advanced degree with 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 8 years, in program or project management leading complex technical initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Preferred fields of study: engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• SAFe or Agile certifications are advantageous.
• Proven record running enterprise-level programs with significant business impact.
• Solid technical understanding of regulated product development and quality systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to influence others and drive accountability in matrix environments.
• Skill in building consensus and resolving conflicts.
• Experience with project management methods, tools and best practices.
• Proficiency with project management software and the MS Office suite.
• Strong financial judgment for developing and tracking budgets.
• Ability to adjust your leadership style to the situation and audience.
• Experience managing relationships with external partners and vendors.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align programs with business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Travel of up to 25% as needed.
• A collaborative, constructive team member.
• Self-directed, able to work independently.

Conditions

Standard Monday to Friday schedule.

Office-based role.

Travel of up to 25% as needed.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.