Technical Program Manager
Ohalo Genetics
Position: Program Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA, Aptos, CA or Mills River, NC
Type: Full-time
Desired start date: ASAP
The Opportunity:
Ohalo is seeking a leader in our organization, to bridge the gap between science and product development, ensuring technical programs align seamlessly with commercial objectives. As program manager you will partner closely with both product leads and science teams to oversee the coordination and execution of programs, manage timelines, and ensure cross-functional alignment. Your role will involve a range of responsibilities, from road mapping and stakeholder management to risk management and conflict resolution. Additionally, you will be responsible for initiating and scoping new programs, developing and managing dashboards, databases, and key metrics to ensure that science-driven product work is on track and delivered on time.
Responsibilities:
- Champion and oversee multiple programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, leveraging program management expertise to deliver results.
- Play a pivotal role in initiating and scoping new programs, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and timelines.
- Manage the operational aspects of programs, including meeting facilitation and documentation. Introduce and optimize tools, templates, and processes to empower teams and enhance efficiency.
- Play a pivotal role in initiating and scoping new programs, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and timelines.
- Diligently track program budgets, resources, and key performance metrics. Provide insightful reports to stakeholders, offering proactive guidance and recommendations. Ensure prompt and effective issue resolution and risk mitigation.
- Build strong relationships with product leads, collaborating closely to translate scientific discoveries into market-ready products. Ensure technical program goals are aligned with commercial objectives.
- Leverage project management best practices to support the achievement of program goals and objectives.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management in a research setting, preferably with a consumer products or agricultural company.
- Proven experience using project management and dashboard tools including, Miro, Airtable, Looker Studio, Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc) preferred.
- Project Management (PMP) certification or similar preferred
Desired Skills/Experience
- Possesses sharp strategic and critical thinking abilities, with a knack for developing both long-term and short-term plans that align with R&D operational and financial goals.
- Intrinsically motivated, taking ownership of responsibilities and demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.
- Comfortable in making decisions and assumptions in absence of complete data. Intellectually curious and service oriented.
- Excels in both written and verbal communication, fostering strong relationships and rapport.
- Effectively influences and guides teams without relying on formal authority.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, particularly product leads.
- Capable of leading complex decision-making processes and adeptly navigating and resolving intricate challenges.
- Ability to direct, manage, plan and control multiple activities in order to meet deadlines.
About Ohalo:
Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.
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No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time.