Director of Program Management, R&D (Loveland, CO)

ANTAGENE•Loveland, CO

2d•$169,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Program Management, Research & Development is a leadership role leading a team of project managers for the budgeting, planning, execution, and oversight of an innovative portfolio within Antech’s R&D department. Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects that are developed in a cross-functional matrix of teams. Projects must be delivered on time, within scope, and on budget through rigorous risk mitigation strategies. Extensive experience required in stage gate development task oversight/management and influencing the business organization in the co-development process of innovation, operating in a matrix organizational leadership role, with highly proficient project management & leadership skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field
Proven experience (15+ years) in R&D project management, preferably in a related industry such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, engineering, or technology.
Strong understanding of R&D processes, methodologies, and best practices.
Strong understanding of stage gate business and development processes.
Significant MS Office experience required (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to identify high-value business problems that can be solved using AI, while keeping development and ongoing operating costs in check.
Willingness to experiment and stay curious around responsible AI utilization to increase output quality and speed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) preferred.
Experience in veterinary diagnostics, medical device, or biotech industry is preferred.
Significant experience leading and motivating project teams in a cross-functional, indirect management environment.
Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate risks as well as create cost controls and budgets for assigned projects.
Demonstrated ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, understand points made, and ask questions as appropriate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; exceptional conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fluid environment.
Self-starter who is self-directed and focused on tasks at hand, needing little explicit direction or oversight, with the drive and determination to meet personal, department, and company goals.
High degree of facilitation, leadership, management skills, and professionalism while interacting with customers and co-workers.
Positive attitude to encourage team camaraderie and enthusiasm for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Implement tools, infrastructure, team ethos, and process to mature a disciplined R&D PMO.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and project budgets for the R&D portfolio and enterprise initiatives.
Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Coordinate with technical leads, scientists, engineers, and technical product managers within R&D to ensure project objectives are met against requirements.
Co-lead cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging creativity and problem-solving.
Manage team resources, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact project timelines or deliverables.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure project success.
Proactively address issues as they arise, keeping stakeholders informed and involved in decision-making.
Provide project status updates, milestones, and record key decisions.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide regular updates on project progress.
Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and research collaborators as needed to achieve project goals.
Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
Allocate resources effectively to optimize project outcomes while maintaining budget constraints.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements without compromising project quality.
Ensure projects comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of research and development.
Conduct regular project reviews and audits to assess performance and compliance with established business policies and regulatory requirements.
Implement a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool to improve design history file management and business continuity.
Participate in special projects and assignments as assigned and/or required.