Project Manager

Project Manager

This position will sit in Marketing and is responsible for managing timelines and resources across new product development (NPD) programs and projects from early R&D through commercial launch. The individual will communicate project updates, risks, and constraints to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment. They will lead multiple NPD project teams, developing and maintaining detailed timelines in collaboration with key stakeholders.

In addition, this role will champion best practices in NPD, providing ongoing training on NPD processes and project management tools to strengthen accountability and execution. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with experience managing cross-functional teamsincluding R&D, Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality Assurancewithin a Quality Management System (QMS) environment. Familiarity with next-generation sequencing and advanced genomics applications is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in both product development and cross-functional management to complement a strong technical background.

Responsibilities

• Manage several product development and product care projects towards on-time, on-quality, in-scope, and on-budget product launches
• Develop and maintain project schedule, budgets, project and business risks, and resources, with project / program and portfolio report outs & dashboards for the respective teams and leadership
• Develop, disseminate, and encourage use of best practices for project management
• Communicate project status and project and business risks effectively to the leadership team
• Help to identify and creatively address project problems, issues and risks, including facilitating trade-off decision discussions, ensuring all key stakeholders are identified and engaged
• Champion the New Product Development (NPD) process and ensure projects adhere to NPD requirements
• Support cross-functional project teams from product concept and feasibility, through verification, validation and design transfer, to commercial launch and on-market support by developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, coordination of internal resources, and tracking project performance
• Contribute to the execution and management of NPD and design transfer activities and documentation
• Identify and manage interdependencies and constraints between systems and processes, and effectively coordinate cross-functional execution
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Requirements

Education

Compensation

The base compensation starts at $85,000-$110,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life / AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

Application Requirements

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Local candidates preferred.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law. All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States. This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.