Program Manager, Product Development

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the collaborative development and maintenance of detailed project plans utilizing project management software and other approved tools that are consistent with the Tempus Product Development Process throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner with the Core Team Lead to develop agendas and plan structured, collaborative, and productive project meetings to collect and document scope, requirements, risks, and timelines with Core Team
• Collaborate with Sponsor and Core Team Lead to identify project resource requirements
• Collaborate with each member of the Core Team to ensure deliverables are being produced in accordance with the project timeline
• Identify tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule and escalate them to the Core Team Lead to drive to a decision when necessary
• Develop project status reports and dashboards to communicate key project updates, risks, issues, and decisions to appropriate stakeholders
• Document and report on requirements, risks, risk mitigation plans, issues, decisions, and lessons learned
• Collaborate with the project Core Team Lead and other members of the Core Team to perform detailed impact analysis of any change requests that impact scope, resources and/or timelines
• Reviews and confirms completion of project outputs, deliverables and documentation
• Incorporate lessons learned and other project feedback into future project planning and execution

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree, preferably in a scientific, clinical, technical or business discipline
• Minimum 3 years project management experience, with an understanding of formal project management methodologies
• Experience working in the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industry
• Project management certification preferred (PMP)
• Proficient in project management software, such as but not limited to: Smartsheets, MS Project, Coda, JIRA
• Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH and FDA regulations and requirements
• Exceptional leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills; able to communicate across functions and at all levels of the organization
• High attention to detail and ability to complete projects on time with a high degree of accuracy and attention to quality
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, developing a high level of trust within a diverse, highly results driven organization
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment, with an unwavering dedication to team and project success
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly, adapt to new processes and changes while maintaining a positive attitude