Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection
and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Senior Technical Project Manager, On-Market Products

Illumina is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive project execution and design changes within the On Market Portfolio. Candidates will benefit from a strong understanding of product development processes, as well as managing quality investigations, CAPA and design changes. Multi-disciplinary knowledge is ideal including knowledge in next generation sequencing (NGS), engineering, instrumentation, and software.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Multi-disciplinary knowledge is ideal, though some flexibility on technical/scientific background. The candidate would benefit from strong knowledge in IVD and Next Generation Sequencing.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and/or support projects across platform management teams
• Leads the project planning activities including definition of scope, identification of key task and production of detailed timelines with durations, dependencies, critical path, and milestones.
• Engage the teams to determine project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Track and report on project success KPIs.
• Develop project effectiveness check plans and monitor in conjunction with leadership.
• Present project plans to senior management and provide regular updates throughout the project management lifecycle to effectively manage expectations of progress against planned commitments.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to advance portfolio capabilities including driving continuous improvement within the program management team.

• The successful candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Networks with internal personnel in a matrixed organization to balance priorities and optimize execution
• Applies best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products
• Working knowledge of R&D, Manufacturing, and Software Development from direct or project related experiences
• Ability to negotiate and influence cross-functionally.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic work environment and shifting demands. Sometimes have early morning or late meetings as this person will be working with teams in different time zones.
• Extremely strong communication, interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work across teams and functions.
• Working knowledge of leading software development projects (SW Releases, SW Environment management, SaaS, SW Integration projects) using standard methodologies (SCRUM, SAFe, Kanban, waterfall, hybrid etc.)
• Advanced use of project management tools including Microsoft Project and/or Office Timeline Plus
• Experience working in a regulated environment and familiar with Design Controls for the development of medical devices such as 21CFR820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Expert at project scheduling using MS Project, Office Timeline Plus including dependencies and critical path determination and optimization.
• Accomplished at resource scheduling and loading.
• Understands product development lifecycles and on-market management of products.
• Able to communicate effectively at most levels of the organization.
• Command of many topics in the PM Body Of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Familiar with genetic sequencing principles and sequencing devices and applications.
• Familiar with FDA and CE-IVD regulated product development and post-market processes.
• Able to work independently, receiving little to no instruction on day-to-day work.
• Consistently demonstrates advanced maturity and emotional intelligence.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree though Masters Degree preferred. Scientific discipline or engineering with 5+ years of product development experience in a regulated industry with 4 years as a project manager.
• Typically requires a current PMP certification.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.