Project Manager

Project Manager – Advanced Development Group

The Advanced Development group is seeking an entry-level Project Manager. The candidate will join the program management office of the DNA Data Storage business unit and will report to the program manager. The candidate will assist in the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of technology development projects. This is a growth position allowing the candidate to advance as experience and success are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate project meetings with a structure and agenda that is specifically engineered to ensure successful execution
• Generate and disseminate meeting minutes that accurately capture key decisions, open issues, and action items
• Follow up on status of task and action item execution both within and outside of meetings, and update project documentation (project timeline, meeting minutes) accordingly.
• Coordinate strategy to meet project business objectives
• Collaborate with team members to develop detailed project plans
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful achievement of project milestones
• Proactively identify any issues, concerns, or challenges of assigned projects
• Develop action plans to address open issues, including escalation to key partners and stakeholders
• Regularly communicate the project progress to supervisor and senior leadership

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• At least one summer internship with biotechnology company or equivalent