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
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