Director, Program Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive execution of large-scale customer facility expansion initiatives utilizing Repligen technologies and integrated bioprocess manufacturing solutions.

• Act as the main project execution leader for customers, managing the process from contract award through project planning, design approval, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, qualification support, handover, and project closeout.

• Build and enhance Repligen's Integrated Solutions execution capabilities by implementing project governance, execution processes, standards, tools, and best practices.

• Hire, nurture, coach, mentor, and retain a high-achieving team of Project Managers.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to convert customer design specifications into integrated process solutions.

• Direct project execution teams to ensure safety, timely delivery, and adherence to budget while overseeing scope, risks, resources, governance, quality, and customer expectations.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to address issues, manage dependencies and escalations, and ensure successful project delivery.

• Define accountability, establish performance expectations, and create succession plans.

• Enhance project management tools, templates, dashboards, stage-gate processes, and reporting techniques.

• Formulate and implement partnership strategies with engineering firms, system integrators, and bioprocessing hardware and technology suppliers.

• Gather lessons learned and customer feedback to drive improvements in products, processes, execution methodologies, and future initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or a comparable technical field.

• Over 10 years of experience in the life sciences sector, including significant expertise in program management, project management, or project engineering, GMP manufacturing, scale-up, commissioning, qualification, validation, and global project delivery.

• Minimum of 7 years leading intricate capital, bioprocessing, manufacturing, or engineered-system projects from pre-sale solutions and proposal development through to delivery, commissioning, qualification, and customer handover.

• Progressive leadership background in regional operations, program management, or project execution, with responsibility for customer delivery, financial performance, and cross-functional alignment.

• Proven ability to establish project governance, prioritize resources, manage risks, and guide escalation and decision-making processes.

• At least 3 years of experience in people leadership, including talent development, succession planning, and enhancing team capabilities across various levels of experience and organizational maturity.

• Willingness and capability to travel globally approximately 20% of the time.

• Possess an executive presence and confidence in interactions with A&E firms and senior-level end-user engineering and project managers.

• Goal-oriented, collaborative, highly organized, and accountable leadership approach.

• Self-driven and capable of functioning effectively with a high level of autonomy.

• Valid passport and driver's license required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable cash programs (bonus or commission).

• Equity options for eligible positions.

• Paid time off.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.