Project Manager

Overview

Our goal is to improve lives by restoring or replacing the function of damaged cells, tissues, and organs for patients. BioFabUSA's mission is to develop a highly diverse, competitive, capable and innovative cell, tissue, and organ ecosystem that ensures a low-cost and high-quality domestic healthcare system, and domestic leadership in the biofabrication industrial base.

The Impact That You Will Make

Program Managers are critical to our success. This position is a cross-functional role that coordinates program deliverables from industry, academic, and non-profit organizational members who are part of a nationwide effort to advance biofabrication technology. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be a primary point of contact for institute members and hold team members accountable for delivering results according to defined timelines, scope, and budget. You will also contribute to establishing a world-class Program Management Office by introducing and following best practices that are appropriate for our programs.

Your Role

• Provide high-level technical and people leadership in program execution: resolve project issues, facilitate decision making, and coach team members on standard methodologies for problem solving
• Translate high-level project goals into comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Drive the delivery of project scope, timelines, and budget with the core teams to ensure program goals are met and exceeded
• Track and report regularly on progress toward program milestones, milestone payments, and costs
• Establish effective program governance structures and communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively define and manage key program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate appropriately the risks that have become issues
• Understand the institute members' needs and act as their on-site advocate

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or life science discipline:
  • Biomechanical, biomedical, mechanical, and chemical engineering degrees strongly preferred
  • Will consider candidates with life sciences degrees plus relevant work experience in medical device or biomanufacturing industry
• Minimum of 2+ years of direct project management experience with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to closure with the responsibility for creating and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources
• Proven ability to lead and motivate highly technical teams
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex, technical problems
• Ability to work with colleagues, clients, and Institute members at all levels in the organization
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable leading multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative team environment
• PMP certification or other project management training is desired
• Proficient with Microsoft software products

This is an in-person position.