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Base pay range
£80-100k basic + excellent benefits
Associate Director | Life Sciences | Scientific Instrumentation & Automation
Program Manager
Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire area - 3 days minimum on site
Are you ready to lead groundbreaking projects that revolutionise scientific research? We're seeking a dynamic and energetic Program Manager to drive the delivery of cutting-edge lab automation/instrumentation products and consumables. You'll manage highly complex projects, ensuring timely and high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure program success by delivering new products on time, within budget, whilst meeting quality and performance standards.
* Lead cross-functional teams to bring innovative lab automation products and consumables to market quickly.
* Collaborate with the PMO to develop and maintain project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
* Coordinate with resource managers to allocate resources effectively and provide necessary tools, training, and support for team members.
* Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues promptly.
* Facilitate communication across all business functions and teams, including R&D, product management, marketing, sales, manufacturing engineering, and customer support.
* Work closely with R&D teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with product specifications, complying with relevant regulatory standards and quality requirements.
* Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure product reliability and performance. Address any quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions as needed.
* Solve complex problems and lead strategic program execution from concept to production.
* Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
* Protect intellectual property by ensuring proper security of project documentation.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and energise cross-functional teams.
* Excellent communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness across business functions.
* Strategic and forward-thinking, able to solve complex and ambiguous problems.
* Collaborative, working closely with product and business leadership to drive program direction.
* Detail-oriented and organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Customer-focused, able to solicit and incorporate feedback to meet quality and customer expectations.
Program Manager Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
* 5+ years of cross-functional project and/or technical leadership experience.
* 10+ years of experience in program or project management within a product development, manufacturing, and/or research environment.
* Demonstrable experience of meeting project goals while satisfying quality, performance, schedule, and budget requirements.
* Strong understanding of product development processes, including hardware, software, and consumables.
* Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
What to expect:
* Collaborate with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.
* Highly competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.
* Excellent and defined career development opportunities.
* Direct access and involvement with Senior Leadership.
* Chance to deliver on a truly meaningful package of work.
If this resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of the journey to reshape the future of science.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Biotechnology Research and Research Services
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