Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Project Manager, Science Program Management, Imaging

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $106,000 - $146,300 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Report to the Principal Project Manager for the Imaging Grand Challenge team and partner with the extramural funding team and cross-functional operations teams to manage projects with multiple dependencies, align stakeholders, and deliver clear outcomes.
  • Execute grants knowledge management: manage and update Imaging grants databases (e.g., Airtable) to ensure accuracy, streamline data collection, and provide information to support program evaluation and decision-making.
  • Maintain operational documentation: support the development and upkeep of documentation and tools (e.g., Google Drive, team wiki) that strengthen processes, knowledge-sharing, and resource planning.
  • Coordinate and manage community engagement activities: support planning and execution of Imaging Grand Challenge events—including workshops, showcases, and advisory board meetings—while contributing to content development and leading communications like newsletters.
  • Support grant program management: partner with the Grant Operations team and program staff to help execute extramural funding opportunities, including RFAs and targeted grant programs, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
  • Contribute to operational improvements: participate in assessing workflows, identifying obstacles, and recommending adjustments to improve consistency and efficiency across projects, keeping stakeholders engaged and informed throughout implementation.
  • Bring structure, organization, and accountability to operational projects that are key to the success of the Imaging Grand Challenge's extramural funding strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in program/project management or related operations experience.
  • Ability to implement and continuously improve systems, processes, and documentation that support efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Fluency in project management tools and systems (e.g., Airtable, Notion, Asana, Smartsheet).
  • Strong skills in coordinating diverse stakeholders, providing clear updates, and supporting decisions to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute workflows, anticipate challenges, and propose practical solutions that support long-term operational success.
  • Comfort working in evolving environments, exercising independent judgment, and driving execution with creativity and focus.
  • Familiarity with biological research, data pipelines, or life sciences program delivery is preferred but not required.