Technical Program Manager

Position: Technical Program Manager 

Location: Aptos, CA

Type: Full-time

Desired start date: ASAP

The Opportunity:

Ohalo is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in Aptos, CA as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for biotechnology programs. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between science and product development, ensuring that technical initiatives align seamlessly with commercial objectives.

As a TPM, you will collaborate closely with program leads and business leadership to coordinate and execute programs, manage timelines, and drive cross-functional alignment across scientific, business, software, and legal teams. Your responsibilities will span a variety of critical functions, including roadmapping, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource tracking.

You will also play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency by leading efforts to standardize data and optimize workflows. Additionally, you will develop and manage dashboards, databases, and key performance metrics to ensure that science-driven product initiatives remain on track and are delivered on schedule.  

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the integration of cutting-edge science with practical, impactful solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering results, we would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership of multiple programs, from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. 
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, leveraging program management expertise to deliver results.
• Play a pivotal role in initiating and scoping new programs, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and timelines.
• Manage the operational aspects of programs, including meeting facilitation and documentation. 
• Introduce, optimize and standardize tools, templates, and processes to empower teams and enhance efficiency. Interface with the software team to translate the data and template standardization needs and track the progress of implementation.
• Diligently track program budgets, resources, and key performance metrics. Provide insightful reports to stakeholders, offering proactive guidance and recommendations. Support prompt and effective issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with product and science leads, collaborating closely to translate scientific discoveries into market-ready products. 
• Provide technical program management support for internal software development.
• Leverage project management best practices to support the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile 

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in project management in an R&D setting, preferably with an agricultural or biotech company.
• Proven experience using project management and dashboard tools including, Miro, Airtable, Looker Studio, Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc) preferred.
• Core understanding of biological, evolutionary, and breeding principles preferred.
• Project Management (PMP) certification or similar preferred.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Possesses sharp strategic and critical thinking abilities, with a knack for supporting both long-term and short-term planning that align with R&D operational and financial goals.
• Intrinsically motivated, taking ownership of responsibilities and demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Comfortable in making decisions and assumptions in absence of complete data.
• Intellectually curious and service oriented.
• Excels in both written and verbal communication, fostering strong relationships and rapport.
• Effectively influences and guides teams without relying on formal authority.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, bridging the gap between research, development, and commercial teams.
• Capable of supporting complex decision-making processes and adeptly navigating and resolving intricate challenges.
• Ability to direct, manage, plan and control multiple activities in order to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of technical program management for software preferred.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 per year for our Aptos, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

About Ohalo: 

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. 

No recruiters, please.