Program Manager, Product Development

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Biotech • Generative AI
Tempus is a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care.
The Role
Leads project planning and execution for new assay development and product initiatives. Coordinates cross-functional teams, manages scope, timelines, resources, risks, deliverables, and change requests. Develops project dashboards and status reports, facilitates core team meetings, escalates tradeoffs, ensures regulatory and quality requirements are addressed, and incorporates lessons learned into future planning.
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Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Passionate about making a difference in the world of cancer genomics?
With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic
makeup. We now have more data than ever before but providers don't have the infrastructure or
expertise to make sense of this data. We're on a mission to connect an entire ecosystem to
redefine how genomic data is used in clinical settings. We are looking for a Program Manager to
lead the development and launch of new assays and initiatives within the Product Development
Organization.
What You’ll Do:
● Responsible for the collaborative development and maintenance of detailed project
plans utilizing project management software and other approved tools that are consistent
with the Tempus Product Development Process throughout the project lifecycle
● Partner with the Core Team Lead to develop agendas and plan structured, collaborative,
and productive project meetings to collect and document scope, requirements, risks, and
timelines with Core Team.
● Collaborate with Sponsor and Core Team Lead to identify project resource requirements.
● Collaborate with each member of the Core Team to ensure deliverables are being
produced in accordance with the project timeline.
● Identify tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule and escalate them to the
Core Team Lead to drive to a decision when necessary
● Develop project status reports and dashboards to communicate key project updates,
risks, issues, and decisions to appropriate stakeholders
● Document and report on requirements, risks, risk mitigation plans, issues, decisions, and
lessons learned
● Collaborate with the project Core Team Lead and other members of the Core Team to
perform detailed impact analysis of any change requests that impact scope, resources
and/or timelines
● Reviews and confirms completion of project outputs, deliverables and documentation
● Incorporate lessons learned and other project feedback into future project planning and
execution
Qualifications:
● 4 year college degree, preferably in a scientific, clinical, technical or business discipline
● Minimum 3 years project management experience, with an understanding of formal
project management methodologies
● Experience working in the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industry
● Project management certification preferred (PMP)

● Proficient in project management software, such as but not limited to: Smartsheets, MS
Project, Coda, JIRA
● Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH and FDA regulations and requirements
● Exceptional leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills; able
to communicate across functions and at all levels of the organization
● High attention to detail and ability to complete projects on time with a high degree of
accuracy and attention to quality
● Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, developing a high level of trust within
a diverse, highly results driven organization
● Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment, with
an unwavering dedication to team and project success
● Proven ability to learn new skills quickly, adapt to new processes and changes while
maintaining a positive attitude


The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Skills Required

  • Four-year college degree, preferably in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business discipline
  • At least 3 years of project management experience
  • Understanding of formal project management methodologies
  • Experience in biotechnology, clinical laboratory, or medical device industry
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Coda, or Jira
  • Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements
  • Project management certification such as PMP
  • Exceptional leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to complete projects accurately and on time
  • Ability to build effective relationships and work across functions
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and changes

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Tempus AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often highlighted as broad and generally solid, with medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and wellness programs available. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful baseline value across roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, volunteer time, and PTO are part of the package. Feedback suggests flexible or unlimited PTO is available for some roles, reinforcing perceived time-off breadth.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-support resources, including accommodations for nursing parents, are noted positively. Feedback suggests these benefits help family-focused and early-career employees view the package more favorably.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,775 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We bring together one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal clinical and molecular data with a robust suite of AI tools to help physicians personalize care in real time, connect patients with therapies and clinical trials, and enable partners to accelerate discovery and development of new treatments. With ~8 million de-identified research records and 350+ petabytes of data, Tempus partners with more than half of U.S. oncologists and the majority of the top 20 global pharma companies. Our teams are pioneering work across oncology, neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, and beyond—transforming how care is delivered and therapies are developed. At Tempus, every role contributes to our mission: to help each patient benefit from the experiences of those who came before. For more information, visit tempus.com.

Why Work With Us

We’re looking for people who can change the world. People who question the status quo and refuse to shy away from tough problems. For builders who are never done building, and the learners who are never done learning. Passionate individuals with undying curiosity who want to take on one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced—head on.

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