Alamar Biosciences

Software Program Manager (Contract)

Alamar Biosciences • $166K — $208K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's a plus)
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or Technical Program Manager in biotechnology or medical device industry
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience with project management tools like JIRA and Microsoft Project
  • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or SCRUM are a plus
  • Strong business acumen
  • Effective communicator with leadership presence

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget
  • Manage progress of the software development lifecycle, tracking work and responding to change
  • Coordinate software release processes across development teams
  • Identify and mitigate risks affecting program delivery
  • Evaluate issues in projects and develop options with development teams
  • Facilitate communication between departments and lead status meetings

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Contribute to meaningful projects in the biotechnology and medical device fields
  • Potential for involvement in process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
The Software Program Manager is a essential member of Alamar's Program Management Office. They will oversee and coordinate a portfolio of related software development projects that support multiple new product development programs. They will ensure successful delivery across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors. This role bridges technical execution and business goals, keeping programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.

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

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget. Identify the need for trade-off decisions early and drive them to closure. Coordinate release schedules with other co-dependent product releases.
  • Manage overall progress of the software development lifecycle, tracking work, and responding to change.
  • Coordinate across development teams and manage software release process (internal and internal).
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues affecting program delivery and ensure projects deliver to expectations.
  • Identify and evaluate issues in projects and develop options to address those with development teams and technology partners.
  • Facilitate cross-department and cross-program communication and lead status meetings with stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's a plus)
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or Technical Program Manager with a track record of successful software delivery in the biotechnology or medical device industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle
  • Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Project, etc.)
  • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or SCRUM are a plus
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Effective communicator with strong leadership presence, and high emotional agility.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage up and drive organizational change.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80/hour - $100/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About Alamar Biosciences

Alamar Biosciences is a biotechnology company that develops diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. The company's technology uses a combination of microfluidics and digital imaging to detect pathogens in blood samples. Alamar Biosciences was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Brisbane, California.
Learn more about Alamar Biosciences
Size
10 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$200,000
Founded
2015
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$500,000

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