Senior Program Manager

As a 10X Program manager, you will be on high-energy, cross-functional teams that are developing important new products, both instruments and consumables, for our customers. You will partner closely with the technical lead of each program to make sure that the priorities, risks, resources, and schedule are established, managed, and adjusted when necessary. You will use your solid technical background and prioritization skills to guide team conversations about the scope of the work being done and potential paths. Your strong communication skills will keep everyone on the same page and make sure everyone is heard. Of course, as a Program manager by nature, your excellent organizational skills will assure that nothing falls through the cracks or is missed. What You Will Be Doing Serve as Program manager on 10X teams for hardware, Lead programs and projects, negotiating trade-offs, determining and committing to the right scope, schedule, and budget to deliver business results Be the primary point of contact for program activities with external contract manufacturers, ensuring effective collaboration, accountability, and delivery. Work closely with global R&D and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive technical product development from concept to launch Drive and track all day-to-day program work, making sure that problems are rapidly identified and resolved, applying state-of-the-art Program management tools and techniques to deliver on commitments and requirements Lead program communications and phase approval reviews, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication to all levels of the program team and stakeholders, and tailoring style to a broad range of audiences and situations Assess and improve processes for Program Management workflow and communication Note: this is not an IT or SW project management position Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical), chemistry, or related fields in life science or biomedical engineering Proven experience involved in multiple new product development projects with a successful track record as the lead project/program manager Demonstrable experience working with contract manufacturers Proven success in collaborating with global development teams, specifically across the global time zones and cultures Concrete cases of stakeholder management working with a diversity of stakeholders to pull together a shared plan Ability to present and concisely communicate complex technical nuances to various levels of the organization across various countries Experience paying close attention to detail, supplemented by the ability to call attention to gaps/discrepancies Preferred Skills and Experience Experience developing platforms combining fluidics, optics, and molecular biology Demonstrated experience in developing multiple new platforms from concept to full-scale operation PMP Certification Experience with scientific workflows and techniques not limited to sequencing, imaging, molecular biology, bioinformatics Hands-on experience with Life Sciences instrumentation Familiarity with existing 10x products #DM1 About 10x Genomics At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world. We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 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