Senior Project Manager Product

Baylor Genetics; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Product to lead cross‑functional teams from ideation through launch and iteration. You’ll partner with product management, engineering, marketing and QA to ensure on‑time, high‑quality product delivery aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities include planning, risk management, stakeholder communications, and continuous process improvement while maintaining budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PM certification (PMP or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning, execution, and delivery of complex product projects.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across product, engineering, marketing and design.
• Define goals, deliverables and timelines; track progress against milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks; manage budgets and scope.
• Communicate status to senior leadership with detailed updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Senior Project Manager, Product will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional teams to deliver product initiatives from ideation through to successful launch and iteration. This role will work closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and other departments to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that align with business objectives. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of product-related projects, ensuring that deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of complex product projects. Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all milestones are achieved on time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines. Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, ensuring the right mix of skills and capacity to complete projects successfully. Monitor team performance and adjust resources as needed to maintain project momentum.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks, taking proactive measures to mitigate potential issues that could impact timelines, scope, or quality. Address challenges and provide solutions to keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and stakeholders. Provide detailed project updates, including progress against milestones, timelines, and budget.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate project management processes and methodologies, implementing improvements to increase efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance team collaboration.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that products meet quality standards and business requirements. Collaborate with QA teams to ensure that products are thoroughly tested before release.
• Project Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and post-launch retrospectives.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry best practices, tools, and techniques in project management and product development. Share knowledge and insights with the team to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant certifications are preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience, with a focus on product development, ideally in a technology or consumer-facing product environment.
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving product initiatives from conception to launch.
• Strong background in product development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and provide solutions.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Deep understanding of product development processes and best practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, ensuring that high-priority projects are completed on time and within budget.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in managing product projects for SaaS or technology products.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup or tech environment.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in change management or product adoption strategies.

EEO Statement

Baylor Miraca Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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