Project Manager

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Project Manager overseeing complex software implementations for enterprise clients in biotech industry. Driving operational efficiency and success of AI platform delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply Benchling Implementation Methodology (BIM) to drive project operations and optimize team members’ time and efficiency in delivering project goals.
  • Work with enterprise and strategic account teams to ensure projects are delivered on time or early, as well as at or below budget.
  • Liaise with customer PMOs to ensure best practices across the partnership and provide guidance to ensure Benchling project success.
  • Enable Global Program Managers and Account Executives on enterprise programs to be focused on strategic delivery and expansion while you drive project day to day operations.
  • Lead the activities of the Benchling project team and drive execution of the project plan.
  • Set clear expectations with internal and external team members, and hold them accountable for schedules and project results.
  • Lead customer escalations, diagnose project issues and risks, develop contingency plans, and implement changes to drive risk mitigation.
  • Actively handle project financials, including team utilization, budget vs actual hours, project margin, travel and other expenses. Serve as an internal partner to the Benchling financial organization.

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and standard software implementation methodologies (i.e. agile/scrum methodology, waterfall, and hybrids)
  • Demonstrated successful software project management experience and training with >2 years experience (PM) in the life sciences R&D industry
  • At least 3 years of software implementation experience, preferably with a SaaS software company
  • BA or BS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or similar life science field preferred, or equivalent professional experience working with Life Sciences R&D processes and/or healthcare technology
  • Experience using advanced collaboration and task-centric tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Slack, Salesforce, MS Project, etc.)
  • Experience building out new processes, tools and communicating these out to an organization
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize or automate project management tasks
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills; comfortable presenting in high pressure settings
  • Strong work ethic, multi-tasking and time management
  • Proven skills at contingency planning
  • Experience in managing customer expectations
  • Working knowledge of software delivery risk management
  • Ability to work at customer sites, or in the Zurich office based on customer and project needs. Expected travel 25%.

Benefits:

  • Full-time employees outside the U.S. enjoy a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region of residence.