Senior Program Manager, Product Development

Tempus AI

Senior Program Manager overseeing clinical assay development for precision medicine company. Leading project lifecycle, cross-functional teams, and compliance with strategic objectives.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the entire lifecycle (Concept to Commercialization) of complex, high-impact clinical assay development projects.
Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, adhere to budgetary constraints, and meet all deadlines.
Guide and motivate cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
Define comprehensive project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Develop detailed project plans, consistent with the Tempus Product Development Process, utilizing approved project management software and tools.
Establish project milestones and maintain strict adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Review, confirm, and ensure the completeness of all project outputs, deliverables, and documentation.
Create accurate project cost estimates, control expenditures, and manage financial reporting.
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate potential project risks and resolve critical issues.
Identify and present necessary tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule to drive timely decision-making.
Conduct detailed impact analyses for any change requests affecting scope, resources, or timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact, delivering regular, clear status reports to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
Plan and facilitate structured, collaborative, and productive project meetings, including agenda development.
Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned and project feedback into future planning and execution.
Mentor and motivate junior project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on mutual learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (4 years) in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.
5–10+ years of experience in project management, focusing on large-scale, complex initiatives.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory.
Extensive knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven experience applying them within the Biotechnology, Clinical Laboratory, or Medical Device industries.
Understanding of CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements.
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Asana) and budget management tools.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail, ensuring projects are completed on time with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Ability to build and maintain effective, trust-based relationships within a diverse, highly results-driven organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

incentive compensation
restricted stock units
medical and other benefits depending on the position

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementclinical assay developmentbudget managementimpact analysisrisk mitigationproject scope definitionresource managementproject planningquality standards adherencefinancial reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipnegotiationcommunicationconflict resolutionattention to detailteam collaborationmentoringproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsdecision-making

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)