Program Manager I

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes integrated, cross-functional program plans across the full lifecycle, ensuring consistent delivery, risk management, and successful outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversees cost, schedules, and resource allocation; monitors technical performance and program metrics to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Ensures all program activities comply with GMP principles, ISO-aligned quality systems, and controlled documentation requirements in regulated environments.
• Serves as primary interface with sponsors, including government customers; communicates status, manages expectations, and supports growth and capture activities.
• May hire, lead, and develop staff; drives accountability, coaching, and alignment to organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years’ experience, including 0-2 years’ supervisory or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-project programs with accountability for quality, compliance, and delivery outcomes.
• Strong program management fundamentals, including planning, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience operating within regulated environments utilizing quality systems and controlled documentation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions.
• Ability to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Experience managing contracts exceeding $5M.
• Knowledge of diagnostic kit manufacturing and ISO 13485 requirements, as well as molecular biology experience.
• Experience working with government customers in regulated programs.