Senior Program Management & Product Development Lead

Cytek Biosciences; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytek Biosciences is seeking a Sr. Manager for Program Management to lead the Product Development portfolio in Fremont, California. This role involves overseeing a team of Program and Project Managers while collaborating across Engineering, R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in product development, project management, and people leadership, ideally in the Life Science or Medical Device sectors. Strong communication and emotional intelligence are crucial for building a cohesive and high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Product Development.
• Minimum of 2 years in a people management role.
• Experience managing and developing project or departmental budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Program and Project Managers.
• Accountable for Portfolio Review and Project Selection.
• Works cross-functionally to ensure adequate resources and funding.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget Management

Risk Management

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Finance

Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

SmartSheet

Job description

Cytek Biosciences is seeking a Sr. Manager for Program Management to lead the Product Development portfolio in Fremont, California. This role involves overseeing a team of Program and Project Managers while collaborating across Engineering, R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in product development, project management, and people leadership, ideally in the Life Science or Medical Device sectors. Strong communication and emotional intelligence are crucial for building a cohesive and high-performing team.