Manager - Program Management

Manager, Program Management

Location: Madison, WI
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus potential + comprehensive benefits

About the Opportunity

An expanding biologics CDMO is seeking a Manager of Program Management to lead complex client programs across biologics development and manufacturing. This individual will oversee multiple customer-facing programs while managing and mentoring program management team members, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery from initiation through execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple complex biologics development and manufacturing programs simultaneously
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope, and quality expectations
• Manage, mentor, and develop Program Managers, Associate Program Managers, and Program Coordinators
• Drive financial performance, resource planning, workload balancing, and issue resolution
• Partner with Business Development and cross-functional teams during project startup and execution
• Serve as a key client-facing contact, building strong customer relationships
• Implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and program management standards
• Support team growth, recruiting, training, and organizational development initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of project/program management experience within pharma, biotech, biologics, or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience leading customer-facing programs and external client relationships
• Prior people leadership or team management experience
• Strong financial, resource planning, and project execution skills
• Knowledge of biologics manufacturing, cell culture, purification, and/or analytical development preferred
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred
• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead high-impact biologics programs
• Significant visibility with executive leadership and external clients
• Direct people leadership responsibilities
• Fast-growing organization with substantial investment and expansion
• Strong career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing biologics business
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and tuition reimbursement benefits