Project Manager Cape Town - Cape Town Region
Watchmaker Genomics
Watchmaker Genomics is a global life science company with an R&D and Production facility in Cape Town, South Africa, and head offices in Boulder, Colorado. Our team is passionate about innovation and values collaboration, creativity, and scientific rigor. We believe the intersection of biology, engineering, and computer science presents exciting opportunities for developing novel technologies that promote research and improve human health. Watchmaker Genomics specializes in designing, developing, and producing DNA- and RNA-modifying enzymes that enable high-growth applications in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and personalized medicine. Watchmaker Genomics is inviting applications for an onsite, full time position of Project Manager in our Cape Town office. This position reports to the VP of Operations and will be responsible for managing project timelines and resources related to expansion of Watchmaker's manufacturing platform, and communicating project updates and constraints to the teams and directly to leadership. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and have experience in Enzyme Operations (within a QMS) managing cross-functional teams including Research and Development, Process Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance; bring a collaborative approach to projects and have a firm understanding of next-generation sequencing and advanced genomics applications. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in both product development and cross-functional management to complement a strong technical background. Responsibilities Manage several site based projects towards on time, on quality, in scope, and on budget deliverables Develop and maintain project schedule, budgets, project and business risks and resources, with project/program and portfolio report outs & dashboards for the respective teams and leadership Communicate project status and project and business risks effectively to the leadership team Helps to identify and creatively address project problems, issues and risks, including facilitating trade-off decision discussions, ensuring all key stakeholders are identified and engaged Support cross-functional project teams from product concept and feasibility, through verification, validation and design transfer, to commercial launch and on-market support by developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, coordination of internal resources, and tracking project performance Identify and manage interdependencies and constraints between systems and processes, and effectively coordinate cross-functional execution Additional responsibilities as assigned Skills and Requirements The candidate should have a university degree, with at least five years of relevant industry experience (see education section below). Experience in the following areas is considered highly desirable: Management of capital or high value projects, manufacturing transfer projects, ERP system implementation. Previous experience in project management, product management or other operational or commercial functions of life science business is considered a plus. The following skills and experience are requirements for the position: Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and report out on portfolio overviews, including budget, project and business risks, resources and schedules Maintain a high level of professionalism in project team meetings The ability to multitask, perform consistently under pressure and work without supervision Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a cross-functional team Excellent organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail Good communication and personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation Ability to determine project timelines and meet deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Education A university degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience Project Management Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
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