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Technical Program Manager

DNAnexus

DNAnexus

IT, Operations
Prague, Czechia
Posted 6+ months ago

Company Description

DNAnexus is a leading provider of secure, scalable, and intuitive biomedical data analysis software and bioinformatics applications for the life sciences and healthcare communities. The company actively manages and supports more than 80 petabytes of complex genomic, multi-omic, and clinical datasets on behalf of a growing network of collaborations with large-scale biobanks, as well as leading pharmaceutical, clinical diagnostic, academic research, and government organizations. Over 40,000 scientists across 48 countries are now using the highly collaborative, cloud-based, end-to-end platform to gain data-driven insights that can advance scientific discovery, accelerate precision medicine, and improve patient care.

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned program manager to join the Engineering team at DNAnexus to manage large, complex, cross-functional, global programs. This role requires a solid background in software development methodology; someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who comes up with creative approaches to address challenges, and who has exceptional communication skills. Is that you?

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Software Engineering Leads and Product Managers to define program schedule and milestones
  • Drive the engineering program execution and track progress to ensure an on time, high quality delivery
  • Identify and manage dependencies, and track action items, and mitigate risks.
  • Facilitate steering committee where program health and risks are discussed with senior management.
  • Improve SDLC process and chaperone process roll out and change management.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Technology Management or similar.
  • 5+ years of relevant software engineering & technical program management experience
  • PMP certification
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Google suite a must
  • Ability to balance tight deadlines with satisfying customers
  • Attention to details a must
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and help remove roadblocks
  • Experience leading a team from concept to deployment
  • Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.

Additional Information

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with over 220 team members across the United States and Europe, DNAnexus is experiencing rapid growth and market adoption. With the support of leading investors including Google Ventures and Blackstone, and trusted by hundreds of the world's biomedical leaders, the company is at the innovative forefront with our precision health data cloud to drive scientific breakthroughs. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!

DNAnexus will provide the necessary support to enable the ideal candidate to work remotely within the Czech Republic.