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Staff Program Manager, Laboratory Chemicals Division

Program ManagerProgram ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1956H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New Jersey

Posted

69 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and guide teams through the execution of strategic portfolio initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and proactive risk management • Serve as a strategic program champion, driving alignment across cross-functional core teams and senior stakeholders • Manage multiple strategy and transformation projects concurrently, ranging in complexity and scope • Develop robust project and program plans that incorporate primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths to support strategic decision-making • Collect, analyze, and interpret program and portfolio data to evaluate progress, identify risks, highlight capacity gaps, and recommend resource optimization strategies • Translate long-range strategic objectives into tangible project roadmaps and measurable outcomes • Facilitate leadership reviews, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, mitigation plans, and required decisions

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree or certification in business, engineering, or related field a bonus
5+ years managing projects, strategic initiatives, or continuous improvement programs of varying size and complexity, preferably in a related or science-based industry
Exceptional strategic planning, analytical, risk management, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of management and across organizational boundaries
Strong capability in synthesizing complex information and communicating clear priorities, decisions, and accountability expectations
Comprehensive understanding of project and program management methodologies, including scope definition, chartering, requirements management, resource planning, timeline optimization, and risk mitigation
Proficiency in GANTT, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word
Experience using mind-mapping, strategic planning, or portfolio management tools is beneficial
Familiarity with waterfall and agile methodologies and their applicability in strategic environments.
PPI (Practical Process Improvement) certification or experience preferred
Strong understanding of KPIs, tiered management systems, and strategic performance measurement
Awareness of market dynamics, customer workflows, and go-to-market strategy principles
Experience working in science-driven, regulated, or highly technical environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and global teams

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans
National vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount