Senior Project Manager, Companion Animal Group, Dx Business Unit PMO

Idexx•Westbrook, ID

6d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Companion Animal Group (CAG) Dx Business Unit PMO is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join their team. This role focuses on supporting the project management needs of CAG Dx product management teams, including their software products. It is a dynamic, high-impact role for an experienced Project Manager comfortable working with Agile software teams and adapting their approach across both structured project work and the broader needs of fast-moving product teams. The individual will work across multiple workstreams and initiatives simultaneously, bringing structure, clarity, and a focus on outcomes. The role involves working in both project-based and iterative environments, adapting the approach to suit the needs of each team and initiative, whether that’s a defined project plan, a prioritized set of program objectives, or helping a product team drive toward measurable results. The position requires building strong partnerships, managing complexity with confidence, and keeping stakeholders aligned and moving forward. This role is part of a growing CAG Dx BU PMO with a strong delivery track record and an expanding mission, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

5–8 years of progressive project and program management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives simultaneously in a matrixed environment.
Experience supporting or partnering with software product management teams required.
Demonstrated experience working within Agile delivery environments (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) required.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle.
Direct experience partnering with software engineering or product teams required.
Demonstrated ability to balance traditional project management discipline with a flexible, outcome-focused approach across different team environments.
Strong proficiency in project management and collaboration tools commonly used in software environments (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, or similar).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or technology product environments.
PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple initiatives or projects, or provide support to multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously, balancing discrete projects with ongoing support for CAG Dx product teams.
Develop and maintain clear plans, priorities, and outcome definitions across workstreams; keep teams focused on delivering measurable business value.
Manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and change across initiatives; escalate and resolve issues proactively.
Support CAG Dx product management teams, including software product teams, with the structure, coordination, and execution discipline needed to deliver on their priorities.
Adapt approach fluidly, applying formal project management discipline where it adds value, and operating in a more iterative, outcome-focused mode when needed.
Build strong partnerships across product management, business, IT and R&D delivery teams, and other cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted partner who brings clarity and drives decisions.
Lead project and program meetings, communications, and reviews, ensuring clear ownership, follow-through, and alignment across stakeholders.
Anticipate competing priorities and stakeholder needs; manage expectations proactively and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
Coordinate requirements gathering, documentation, and management across the initiative lifecycle.
Identify, manage, and control scope changes using established change control processes; obtain approvals as required.
Maintain clear outcome definitions and success metrics across initiatives; track progress against outcomes as well as milestones.
Work across the CAG Dx BU PMO portfolio with flexibility, contributing to reference lab, enterprise, and product team initiatives as capacity and priorities allow.
Contribute to PMO continuous improvement, sharing insights and identifying opportunities to strengthen how the team delivers.
Build capability within project teams through coaching, clear communication, and a consistent focus on accountability and outcomes.