Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

Veracyte, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director PMO to lead complex, cross-functional projects in the life sciences sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing a talented team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of project management experience, particularly in diagnostics or genomics, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and is committed to transforming cancer care for patients globally. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Inclusive Workforce

Career Development Opportunities

Dynamic Workplace Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in a life-science environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress against key metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Biotechnology

Tools

Smartsheet

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte – whether it be in one of our labs, corporate offices, the field – enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

The Position:

The Director PMO will be accountable for the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects to ensure business objectives are met and accomplished on time, within budget, and meet operational standards. The successful candidate will oversee and manage a variety of projects across the organization, drive strategic planning, execution, and governance of program initiatives while managing a team of program and project managers. This Director PMO role requires a strong understanding of product development and project management, people management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

This is a hybrid position based in our San Diego, CA office. Based on candidate location, we may consider remote.

Key Responsibilities of Director PMO:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program and project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for research and development, infrastructure, and other prioritized corporate-level initiatives.
• Lead project teams across multiple sites, driving effective stakeholder communication and collaboration to achieve project goals while working closely with Core Team Leads and stakeholders to drive projects to success.
• Monitor and maintain project progress according to key metrics including budget, schedule, resource allocations, issues, risks, and scope changes.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure clear communication of program status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify individual project resource requirements and portfolio resource capacity needed by working with functional leads to identify and assign individual project responsibilities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of project management framework (PDP and LCM) and tools.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the project management team and broader organization.
• Partner with PMO, business, and executive leadership to define and prioritize the product portfolio roadmap.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience in a life-science environment, ideally in diagnostics, genomics, product development, or similar background, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, engineering, business, or related field.
• People management experience including team development and performance management.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. Smartsheet knowledge and experience is ideal.
• Strong technical background in product development, diagnostics, technology, or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory pathways for LDTs and diagnostics (e.g., CLIA, FDA, IVDR) preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects in a regulated environment.
• Flexibility to manage any given changes within projects and the broader portfolio with an ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortability in presenting to all levels, including the executive team, of the organization.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• You are a good business partner and a good human.

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).

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