Associate Software Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to be an integral part of our Software team as an Associate Software Project Manager. This role drives the successful planning, execution, tracking, documentation, and core requirement understanding of software development projects. The Associate Project Manager serves as the central liaison, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the product and the problem being solved. They ensure all project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with relevant industry and quality standards.

This is a new and critical role within a fast-paced start-up environment, requiring a high degree of proactive, self-motivated ownership. The person in this role must quickly engage with and learn the existing software systems and processes, with the intuition to identify project inefficiencies and determine where to add value without being told exactly what to do. They will excel at facilitating communication across teams, getting the right people talking and the right decisions made quickly, to drive continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central liaison, facilitating clear and timely communication and alignment across various cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to drive rapid decision-making and ensure project objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with software validation, documentation, and quality standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA, HIPAA as applicable).
• Assist in identifying and managing risks, cross-system dependencies, and action items to keep projects on track.
• Draft and maintain high-quality documentation, including but not limited to software change forms, requirement specifications, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate key project conversations, planning sessions and technical discussions. Document and maintain meeting notes and decisions to ensure efficient progress and alignment with management and engineering leads.
• Identify and escalate project blockers, delays, and risks promptly to guarantee timely delivery.
• Manage and maintain Jira ticketing boards, tasks, and workflows across multiple software development projects.
• Prioritize value-driven optimizations that support the team's workflow and enhance overall efficiency and productivity while ensuring adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Track and report progress against development milestones and release schedules.
• Monitor release timelines, project deliverable completion, and support go/no-go decisions.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Possess 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or similar associate support roles, ideally in a biotech, healthcare, diagnostics, or software environment.
• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, biotech, pharma, etc.) is highly preferred and a strong asset for this role.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the SDLC and its application in a regulated environment, with experience moving projects through defined phases.
• Display strong intuition and analytical skills to quickly engage, learn existing software systems, and proactively identify opportunities to add value or resolve project inefficiencies.
• Exude strong communication and collaboration skills to act as a central liaison, facilitating alignment and rapid decision-making across diverse cross-functional teams.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and manage core requirements, project goals, and problem statements.
• Possess proficiency with project management best practices and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, etc.) for tasks, tracking, and reporting.
• Display excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through on documentation and compliance tasks.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Act as a results-oriented team player who steps up to responsibility, makes tough decisions, and is accountable for outcomes.
• Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
• Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
• Preferred Additional Experience:
• Familiarity with FDA/ISO regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 62304, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Jira administration or configuration experience.
• Writing or managing technical documentation.
• Exposure to risk assessments or quality management systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of clinical systems, LIMS, or bioinformatics tools.
  

SCHEDULE

This is a salaried position, requiring at least 40 hours per week. There may be projects that require activities beyond the standard hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $75,000 - 90,000/annually determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, and abilities.
• Bonus: discretionary annual bonus based on a percentage of the employee's base salary
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k (with employer match), and paid time off.
• Company stock options
  
  

Additional Information

Geneoscopy's Core Values

Ability To Embody Geneoscopy's Beliefs, Philosophies, And Principles

• Integrity - we do the right thing through our words, actions, and behaviors
• Courage - step up, speak up, stand out
• Agility - think and act fast, embracing change
• Passion - for our customers, our people, our work, and for excellence
• Collaboration - our differences are assets
  
  

Physical Demands

• Employees may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.
  
  

Work Environment

• May have exposure to fumes and bio-hazardous material in the laboratory environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.
  
  

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