Program Manager, Product Development

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Tempus is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and launch of new assays and initiatives within the Product Development Organization. The role supports Tempus’ mission to connect genomic data and real-world evidence with clinical care, helping providers use genomic information to inform treatment decisions.

The Program Manager collaborates with the Core Team Lead, Sponsor, and project Core Team to plan and manage projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes coordinating project plans, meetings, resources, schedules, deliverables, and communications, while tracking requirements, risks, issues, decisions, and lessons learned. The role also reviews project outputs and documentation and incorporates feedback 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, with an understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• Experience working in the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industry.
• Proficiency in 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, with the ability to communicate across functions and all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to complete projects on time with a high degree of accuracy and attention to quality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and develop trust within a diverse, highly results-driven organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, with dedication 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, consistent with the Tempus Product Development Process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with the Core Team Lead to develop agendas and plan structured, collaborative, productive project meetings that collect and document scope, requirements, risks, and timelines with the Core Team.
• Collaborate with the Sponsor and Core Team Lead to identify project resource requirements.
• Collaborate with Core Team members to ensure deliverables are produced in accordance with the project timeline.
• Identify tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule, and escalate them to the Core Team Lead to support decisions when necessary.
• Develop project status reports and dashboards communicating key updates, risks, issues, and decisions to appropriate stakeholders.
• Document and report requirements, risks, risk mitigation plans, issues, decisions, and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with the project Core Team Lead and other Core Team members to conduct detailed impact analyses of change requests affecting scope, resources, or timelines.
• Review and confirm completion of project outputs, deliverables, and documentation.
• Incorporate lessons learned and other project feedback into future project planning and execution.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation may be available depending on the position.
• Restricted stock units may be available depending on the position.
• Medical and other benefits may be available depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level