Program Manager, Product Development

Tempus AI•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and launch of new assays and initiatives within its Product Development Organization. The role supports precision medicine by coordinating product development projects that connect genomic data and real-world evidence with clinical care. The Program Manager collaborates with project sponsors, Core Team Leads, and Core Team members throughout the project lifecycle. The role develops and maintains project plans, coordinates meetings, tracks deliverables and project changes, identifies risks and resource needs, and communicates project status to stakeholders. It also reviews project outputs and incorporates lessons learned into future planning and execution.

Requirements

Four-year college degree, preferably in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business discipline.
At least 3 years of project management experience and an understanding of formal project management methodologies.
Experience working in the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industry.
Proficiency with project management software, such as Smartsheets, MS Project, Coda, or JIRA.
Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements.
Exceptional leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate across functions and organizational levels.
High attention to detail and the ability to complete projects on time with accuracy and attention to quality.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and develop trust in a diverse, results-driven organization.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, while remaining dedicated to team and project success.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt to new processes and changes while maintaining a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification, preferably PMP.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans using project management software and approved tools, following the Tempus Product Development Process throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with the Core Team Lead to develop agendas and plan structured, collaborative project meetings that collect and document scope, requirements, risks, and timelines.
Collaborate with the Sponsor and Core Team Lead to identify project resource requirements.
Work with Core Team members to ensure deliverables are produced in accordance with the project timeline.
Identify tradeoffs among budget, resources, and schedule, and escalate them to the Core Team Lead when a decision is needed.
Develop project status reports and dashboards communicating updates, risks, issues, and decisions to appropriate stakeholders.
Document and report on requirements, risks, risk mitigation plans, issues, decisions, and lessons learned.
Collaborate with the project Core Team Lead and other Core Team members to analyze the impact of change requests on scope, resources, and timelines.
Review and confirm completion of project outputs, deliverables, and documentation.
Incorporate lessons learned and other project feedback into future project planning and execution.