Software Program Manager (Contract)

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Fremont, CA, USA
In-Office
80-100 Hourly
Mid level
Biotech
The Role
Manages a portfolio of software development programs supporting new product development. Responsibilities include planning scope, schedules, resources, and budgets; coordinating software releases and cross-functional teams; tracking lifecycle progress; managing risks, issues, dependencies, stakeholders, and vendors; facilitating status meetings; and improving PMO processes and metrics in regulated environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.

The Software Program Manager is a essential member of Alamar’s Program Management Office. They will oversee and coordinate a portfolio of related software development projects that support multiple new product development programs. They will ensure successful delivery across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors. This role bridges technical execution and business goals, keeping programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.

As part of the PMO team, the individual also contributes to improving processes and metrics and must be comfortable operating in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget. Identify the need for trade-off decisions early and drive them to closure. Coordinate release schedules with other co-dependent product releases.
  • Manage overall progress of the software development lifecycle, tracking work, and responding to change.
  • Coordinate across development teams and manage software release process (internal and internal).
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues affecting program delivery and ensure projects deliver to expectations.
  • Identify and evaluate issues in projects and develop options to address those with development teams and technology partners.
  • Facilitate cross-department and cross-program communication and lead status meetings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's a plus)
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or Technical Program Manager with a track record of successful software delivery in the biotechnology or medical device industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle
  • Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Project, etc.)
  • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or SCRUM are a plus
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Effective communicator with strong leadership presence, and high emotional agility.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage up and drive organizational change.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80/hour - $100/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Please Note - We participate in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Program Manager or Technical Program Manager delivering software successfully
  • Experience in the biotechnology or medical device industry
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle
  • Experience with project management tools such as JIRA or Microsoft Project
  • Strong business acumen
  • Effective communication, leadership presence, and emotional agility
  • Ability to manage up and drive organizational change
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Master’s degree
  • PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or Scrum certification
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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
69 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Alamar Biosciences is powering precision proteomics with automated, high throughput solutions for ultra-high sensitivity protein analysis across a range of multiplex levels. Our proprietary NULISA™ Chemistry utilizes a novel sequential capture and release method that significantly reduces background signal and increases the sensitivity and dynamic range compared with standard approaches and allows both qPCR and NGS readouts. The NULISAseq Inflammation Panel contains 200+ important markers related to immune and inflammatory diseases and will run on our ARGO™ System. This innovative platform allows for a fully automated workflow with less than 30 minutes hands on time from sample to data

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