Project Manager (Remote - Tennessee)

Genus PLC is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with a strong background in Genetics. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive project progress, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects to the agreed scope, timeline, cost, and quality criteria. Projects will include internal development projects and collaborations with third parties
• Leverage scientific knowledge and background to effectively integrate with cross-functional teams of scientists and technical collaborators. Apply scientific understanding to identify and manage risks, opportunities, and factors that drive successful outcomes
• Work directly with business stakeholders to define project scope, goals, success criteria, deliverables, and timelines
• Develop, monitor, and control detailed project plan for each phase of the project from inception to launch
• Proactively manage risks and issues, scope changes, and timeline adjustments. Develop and execute mitigation and contingency plans as needed
• Ensure all projects follow required process for approvals by actively coordinating and executing project reviews with all required stakeholders
• For projects with external parties, develop and execute a project and communication plan to ensure all milestones are met as outlined within contracts
• Utilize project management tools to maintain accurate project reporting
• Develop, maintain and complete project documentation including project plans, risk log, issues log, post project reviews etc
• Travel approximately 20% of the time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management methodologies
• A minimum of 3 years of direct project management experience within a matrix organization, including managing complex projects with several dependencies
• Proven track record of managing projects to a successful business outcome
• Foundational knowledge or direct experience in Genetics, enabling the candidate to understand genetic concepts and effectively collaborate with technical stakeholders
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to guide, align, and motivate cross‑functional teams without direct authority
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant software tools
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience with livestock