Project Manager III

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a Project Manager III to drive day-to-day execution of product development and sustaining programs within the CDG Program Management Office in Irvine, CA. You will update integrated plans, manage risks, and lead core team meetings to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, 5–8 years in regulated product development, and strong facilitation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of project/program management experience in medical device/regulated product development.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional workstreams in fast-paced NPD environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; able to present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and VPM boards, tracking milestones and dependencies.
• Lead core team and functional workstream meetings; drive decisions and risk/issue resolution across functions.
• Prepare and present phase gate and PDT materials with data-driven analysis of scope, budget, and resources.
• Identify, document, and mitigate program risks; escalate issues for fast leadership decisions.
• Track budget/spend and support monthly financial reporting and forecasting with Finance.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification (a plus)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

As a Project Manager III in the CDG Program Management Office, you'll drive day-to-day execution of one or more new product development or sustaining programs, partnering closely with cross-functional core teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing) to keep plans on track. A typical day includes updating integrated project plans and VPM boards, resolving scheduling conflicts, running core team and workstream meetings, tracking risks and action items to closure, and preparing materials for phase gate and Portfolio Decision Team (PDT) reviews - balancing hands-on problem-solving with proactive planning so the team stays aligned on scope, timeline, and budget.

Location:

This position must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and VPM boards for assigned programs, keeping milestones, dependencies, and critical path current and accurate.
• Lead and facilitate core team and functional workstream meetings, driving decisions and risk/issue resolution to closure across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing.
• Prepare and present phase gate and PDT materials, ensuring recommendations are backed by clear, data-driven analysis of scope, budget, and resource trade-offs.
• Proactively identify, document, and mitigate program risks; elevate issues transparently and early to enable fast leadership decision-making.
• Track program budget/spend against plan and support monthly financial reporting and forecasting, partnering with Finance and functional leads.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field; PMP certification a plus.
• 5-8 years of project/program management experience, ideally in medical device, diagnostics, or another regulated product development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional workstreams and competing priorities in a fast-paced NPD environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of stage-gate/phase-gate development processes, risk management, and visual project management tools (VPM, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad’s robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 - $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is also eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.