Technical Project Manager, I/II

Overview

HighRes Biosolutions is hiring a Technical Project Manager at our Beverly, Massachusetts headquarters to lead the delivery of our advanced laboratory automation and robotic systems. This is a customer-facing role requiring technical fluency, professional communication, and disciplined project leadership across both hardware integration and software delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead mid- to large-scale integration projects for automated laboratory systems from kick-off to FAT/SAT and final acceptance.
• Develop, manage, and communicate detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating proactively and driving transparent resolution strategies.
• Ensure all deliverables, documentation, and change controls meet HighRes and customer quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific, technical, and operational stakeholders.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, URS interpretation, scope alignment, and expectation management.
• Cook up resource planning, scheduling, dependencies, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including charters, specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and acceptance reports.

Qualifications

• Required Experience & Technical Background:
  • 3–6+ years of project management experience in life sciences, laboratory automation, robotics, biotech, pharma, or complex electromechanical systems (level commensurate with experience).
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering or automation projects involving robotic integration, scientific instrumentation, or automated laboratory workflows with external customers.
  • Background supporting FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, or validation-related activities.
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, budget, risk, and change control.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field.
• Soft Skills & Leadership Behaviors:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication; able to explain complex technical topics clearly.
  • Executive presence with the ability to engage senior scientific and operational leaders.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong customer relationship management capability.
  • Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects with strong organizational discipline.
  • Collaborative team player able to unify diverse functions toward common goals.
  • Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives solutions.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP or similar project management certification.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with software development workflows or agile environments.
  • Experience interfacing with software engineering teams on integration, driver development, and system configuration.
  • Familiarity with software development workflows or agile environments.
  • Exposure to languages and frameworks such as C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, React, PostgreSQL, Git, or Jenkins.
  • Experience with test management tools (e.g., Zephyr, Xray) or scripting.