Sr Manager, Project Management

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Kite is seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as Sr. Manager Business Strategy & Operations, located at our Santa Monica, California location. In this role you will support the Quality function reporting to the Global Head of Quality Strategy & Operations, working cross functionally with Finance, HR, and other departments within Technical Operations supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy.

Business Strategy & Operations provides various types of support to the Global Quality functions – Project, Resource, and Portfolio Management, Operational Excellence, Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Communications. As a member of the department, besides having a core area of expertise as a Project Manager, you will also be able to learn and contribute in other areas to bring benefit to the site.

Responsibilities:

This position will also play a critical role in the execution of the Kite quality project portfolio. In order to provide project management support for projects in the global portfolio, the following capabilities are expected:

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of global quality initiatives.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with quality leaders, operations, finance, and compliance teams.
  • Facilitate regular project updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.

• Process Improvement & Standardization
  • Drive harmonization of quality processes and systems across geographies.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and innovation in quality operations.

• Change Management
  • Support adoption of new tools, processes, and behaviors through structured change management.
  • Develop communication and training plans to ensure successful implementation.

• Performance Measurement
  • Define and track KPIs related to project success, quality impact, and operational outcomes.
  • Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• PHD/PharmD and 2+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR
• Master’s Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR
• Bachelors and 8+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management OR
• High School Diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience in portfolio management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharma/biotech and/or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and visualization tools (e.g. Smartsheet, SpotFire, Tableau, Power BI, Onepager, and Plansiware); MS Project experience a plus
• Ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, facilitate discussions, influence effectively and develop relationships; problem solve, drive efforts and projects and delegate appropriate tasks to collaborators and follow-up as needed to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, proactive and responsive, highly organized, results-oriented and attentive to detail
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects

Does this sound like you?  If so, apply today!

 

The salary range for this position is: $153,935.00 - $199,210.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic lo