Senior Technical Project Manager

Company Overview

Biocore LLC, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a team of world class engineers and scientists providing testing, analysis, and consulting services to companies across the globe.  An independently operated subsidiary of Infinite Athlete, Biocore leverages its unique expertise and experience to improve safety and enhance the performance of individuals in sports and other industries.

Biocore’s mission is to provide the highest level of engineering services and performance and injury biomechanics expertise to clients dedicated to the reduction of injury and optimization of performance.  We do this by performing influential and highly cited biomechanics research, maintaining state-of-the-art testing capabilities, and leveraging a global network of leaders in experimental and computational biomechanical engineering.  For more information, visit www.biocorellc.com/

Position Details

Biocore is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead Biocore’s digital performance and safety analytics platform.  This key initiative focuses on enhancing safety and optimizing performance of individuals, aligning with both client and Biocore business objectives. This role involves strategic oversight, coordination, and successful delivery of the program, while also supporting strategic partnerships, to showcase technological advancements and their impact on individual health and performance. The ideal candidate will also identify and lead future market opportunities and applications for the platform. This position requires a blend of strategic foresight, robust program management skills, deep understanding of data analytics and AI/ML, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

Employment Type

• Full-time, exempt employee
• In person at offices in Charlottesville, VA
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Position Requirements

• Education
  • S. or Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Proven track record of success
  • Demonstrated success in delivering strategic outcomes in technology-driven environments, ideally within sports, health, or data-intensive industries.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, successfully overseeing complex initiatives with multiple interconnected projects.
  • Experience operating within a dual mandate environment, balancing internal strategic goals with external partnership requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong background in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision algorithm development; understanding of how these technologies can drive actionable insights for human performance and safety.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including executive-level communication and negotiation with diverse internal and external parties
• Proven ability to manage large-scale programs from inception to completion, encompassing planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Deep understanding and practical experience in program management methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with large, complex datasets, ideally including biomechanical and skeletal tracking data, medical and health records, and performance data.
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments and services (e.g., AWS) and their application in data processing and AI/ML solutions.
• Demonstrated ability in budget planning, forecasting, and management for multi-million-dollar programs.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program-level risks.
• Understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly concerning sensitive health and performance data).
• Experience translating complex technical concepts and data insights into clear, concise narratives and presentations for non-technical audiences.
• Previous experience working with sports organizations is highly desired.

Skills

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to see the big picture, align projects with strategic objectives, define success metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimize program performance.
• Exceptional Leadership: Strong capability to lead, motivate, and guide cross-functional teams and project managers towards common goals.
• Outstanding Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills for executive briefings, technical discussions, and external s