Program Manager *PC 1431

Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. One integral division of that Miltenyi Biotec family is Miltenyi Bioindustry — our contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). As a full-scale CDMO, we provide customers with services for the development and manufacturing of lentiviral vectors and cell and gene therapy products. This crucial arm of our enterprise bridges the gap between research and mass bioproduction, ensuring that our solutions are accessible on a global scale. Miltenyi Bioindustry plays a unique role as both the producer and the service provider, relying on our instruments and reagents for each workflow step, controlling the entire supply chain and thus delivering greater security and planning clarity to our customers.

Program Manager

Based On-site in Gaithersburg, MD

Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating cross functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful execution of our organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of program management best practices and the ability to collaborate across departments, mitigating risks, and adapting to changing requirements. This is a pivotal role that will impact the organization’s long-term success.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for developing and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure all initiatives within the program are completed on time, within scope and budget.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively.
• Lead and motivate project teams to ensure a collaborative and productive environment.
• Develop and manage program budgets, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting costs, and reporting financial performance to senior leadership.
• Serve as a the primary point of contact for project-related communication, and update stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• Partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes, tools, and governance across the organization.
• Prepare to present and communicate progress reports to internal/external stakeholders and senior management.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences (preferred), Project Management, Operations, or related field. Master’s degree or advanced certification is a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience in a program or project management role within the biotech or life sciences industry.
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for business purposes

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Outstanding internal relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead and influence.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards in biotech
• Proficient in program management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow).
• Strong understanding of program financials, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage project risks
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities at both strategic and tactical levels.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use keyboard/computer/phone; m