R&D Programs & Strategy Coordinator — On-Site, Part-Time

TCWGlobal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking an R&D Strategic Operations Coordinator for a 6-month, on-site role in San Diego. Part-time (24 hours/week) with a pay range of $20.62–$55.25 per hour, supporting TechOps/CMC program management and governance.

You will help manage integrated plans, risks, and dependencies, coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing visibility into milestones and status. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3–5+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Typically 3–5+ years of relevant experience supporting functional projects, processes, analysis, or operations.
• Strong program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex programs, projects, or workstreams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to develop and maintain integrated plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Experience owning RAID logs or equivalent governance tracking with timely follow-up and escalation.
• Experience with Planisware or similar enterprise project/portfolio management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support program management activities across the TechOps/CMC portfolio.
• Develop and maintain integrated CMC program plans and timelines in Planisware, including milestones, dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate meeting cadences and governance activities, including agendas, action tracking, decisions, and follow-up.
• Maintain and track CMC risks, actions, issues, and decisions, ensuring clear ownership and timely escalation.
• Partner with TechOps PMs and stakeholders to provide visibility into progress, risks, and milestones.
• Provide operational support to enable PMs to focus on strategic, cross-functional tasks as the portfolio expands.

Skills

Program management

Planning & organization

Risk & dependency management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Planisware

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

TCWGlobal is seeking an R&D Strategic Operations Coordinator for a 6-month, on-site role in San Diego. Part-time (24 hours/week) with a pay range of $20.62–$55.25 per hour, supporting TechOps/CMC program management and governance.

You will help manage integrated plans, risks, and dependencies, coordinating with cross-functional teams and providing visibility into milestones and status. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3–5+ years’ experience are preferred.