Principal Technical Program Manager, Science, Imaging

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

The Team

CZI supports the science and technology that will make it possible to help scientists cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of this century. While this may seem like an audacious goal, in the last 100 years, biomedical science has made tremendous strides in understanding biological systems, advancing human health, and treating disease. 

Achieving our mission will only be possible if scientists are able to better understand human biology. To that end, we have identified four grand challenges that will unlock the mysteries of the cell and how cells interact within systems — paving the way for new discoveries that will change medicine in the decades that follow:

• Building an AI-based virtual cell model to predict and understand cellular behavior
• Developing state-of-the-art imaging systems to observe living cells in action
• Instrumenting tissues to better understand inflammation, a key driver of many diseases
• Engineering and harnessing the immune system for early detection, prevention, and treatment of disease

CZI’s work in science includes grantmaking programs, open-source software development, and close collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network. The CZ Biohub Network includes the San Francisco, Chicago, and New York Biohubs as well as the Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute. CZI also collaborates with institutional partners like the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural & Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University. Join us in accelerating science.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Technical Science Project Manager to provide support for the Scientific and Technical Directors to lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of ambitious imaging science and technology projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with exceptional project management skills to guide complex initiatives from conception to completion.

What You'll Do

• Provide support to the  Scientific and Technical Directors by: 

  • Coordinating  multidisciplinary teams in the planning and execution of complex imaging technology projects in coordination with  compelling biological drivers
  • Developing comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, risk assessments, and budgets
  • Coordinating  activities across platforms, programs, and business teams
  • Tracking metrics including publications, conferences/workshops attended, visitor programs, platform performance, throughput, etc. 
  • Managing technical dependencies, identifying potential roadblocks, and implementing effective solutions
  • Tracking  project progress using appropriate metrics and tools, providing regular status updates to stakeholders
  • Facilitating  effective communication between team members, departments, and external partners
  • Adapting  project management approaches to accommodate changing priorities or new information
  • Documenting  project outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, imaging sciences, computational engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree or PhD preferred
• 10+ years of experience managing complex technical projects, preferably in imaging technology or related fields
• Strong understanding of imaging technologies, computational methods, and hardware systems
• Proven track record of successfully delivering challenging multidisciplinary scientific and technical  projects
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, select, and effectively implement appropriate project management methodologies and tools based on project requirements
• Experience with biological imaging technologies
• Experience managing projects with a mix of technical, scientific, and industry partners
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate  technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with significant technical uncertainty
• Track record of innovation and creative problem-solving

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $200,000.00 - $300,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portio