Senior Program Manager, Product Development

Role Overview

• Lead the entire lifecycle (Concept to Commercialization) of complex, high-impact clinical assay development projects.
• Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, adhere to budgetary constraints, and meet all deadlines.
• Guide and motivate cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
• Define comprehensive project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, consistent with the Tempus Product Development Process, utilizing approved project management software and tools.
• Establish project milestones and maintain strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Review, confirm, and ensure the completeness of all project outputs, deliverables, and documentation.
• Create accurate project cost estimates, control expenditures, and manage financial reporting.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential project risks and resolve critical issues.
• Identify and present necessary tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule to drive timely decision-making.
• Conduct detailed impact analyses for any change requests affecting scope, resources, or timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, delivering regular, clear status reports to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate structured, collaborative, and productive project meetings, including agenda development.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and project feedback into future planning and execution.
• Mentor and motivate junior project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on mutual learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 5–10+ years of experience in project management, focusing on large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven experience applying them within the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industries.
• Understanding of CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Asana) and budget management tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, ensuring projects are completed on time with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, trust-based relationships within a diverse, highly results-driven organization.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• incentive compensation
• restricted stock units
• medical and other benefits depending on the position