Senior Program Manager, New Product Introduction

Location: Fremont, California

Department: Program Management

The Senior Program Manager is a key member of Alamar’s PMO, partnering with leaders and subject-matter experts across the organization to drive complex new product development programs in scientific discovery and clinical diagnostics. The role operates in an innovation-focused, fast-paced, hypergrowth organization. 

The Senior Program Manager provides leadership to cross-functional program teams and takes ownership of program planning and delivery for mission-critical new product development programs. Their judgment and leadership skills enable them to anticipate obstacles and align the organization to achieve the best outcomes. 

As part of the PMO team, the individual also contributes to improving processes and metrics and must be comfortable operating in regulated environments. 

 Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale, complex, and cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful outcomes. 
• Manage scope, resources, budgets, risks, and timelines with a focus on execution excellence. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance and insights to shape key decisions. 
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, mentoring and coaching team members. 
• Produce project documentation, including project plans, budget worksheets, reports, and executive presentations. 
• Engage all relevant stakeholders by effectively communicating with the larger organization to ensure timely decision-making. 
• Take ownership of quality system and infrastructure improvement efforts and corporate processes as needed. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience in project and program management, including prior experience in the biotechnology or medical device industry. 
• Track record of successful leadership of complex new product development programs.  
• Demonstrated success operating within Quality Systems for in vitro diagnostics or medical devices. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, align objectives across various functional areas, anticipate risks, and manage conflicts. 
• Strong judgment, organizational and communication skills. 
• Direct experience with regulatory submissions and notified body interactions. 
• Demonstrated ability to implement and refine business processes in regulated environments. 
• Effective communicator with strong leadership presence, and high emotional agility. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage up and drive organizational change. 
• High learning agility, ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 - $160,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.