Head of Program Management

Texas Biomed is searching for someone to lead our Program Management Office (PMO) in our Applied Science and Innovation (ASI) unit. This person is responsible for overseeing the Program Management Office including ensuring alignment with organizational goals strategic oversight of projects and programs and fostering scalability and efficiency.

The Role:

Provide direction leadership training and motivation to ensure successful delivery of projects and programs.

Develop initiate and lead work projects for the development and implementation of process improvements and policies and procedures that promote Texas Biomeds core values and align with strategic goals.

Coach lead mentor and develop a team of Program Managers Project Managers and support staff influencing them to take positive action and be accountable for assigned responsibilities.

Lead the development implementation and scaling of the PMO structure including frameworks processes and governance.

Establish and enforce project and program management standards methodologies and best practices.

Monitor program interdependencies and resolve resource conflicts in collaboration with operational scientific and technical leaders.

Provide oversight for resource allocation and project execution across Texas Biomeds portfolio.

Develop long-term resource forecasting models to ensure the availability of staffing facilities equipment and processes.

Oversee all programs and projects to ensure adherence to scope budget timelines and quality standards.

Implement scalable processes to support project management activities fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma / Lean Enterprise methodologies to optimize workflows and improve the value stream.

Monitor and report on PMO performance using metrics and KPIs communicating progress to executive leadership.

Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO and institutional leadership ensuring alignment with Texas Biomeds mission and goals.

Support Project and Program Managers in sponsor and stakeholder interactions including regulatory engagements.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Biological/Life Sciences or a related field; Masters degree preferred

10 years of project and program management experience with at least five (5) years in a leadership role required

Proven track record of managing complex portfolios of programs and projects

Demonstrated success in implementing and scaling PMOs from the ground up

Experience with Lean Six Sigma Lean Enterprise or similar methodologies preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Profession (PgMP) certification required

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred

Agile certifications (SAFe PMI-ACP) a plus

Other Skills:

Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall Hybrid)

Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Jira)

Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on strategic planning process improvement and risk management

Who We Are:

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you your families and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research

A federally designated National Primate Research Center

More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics vaccines and therapies

An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

What We Can Offer You:

Enjoy an employee-centered culture grounded in open communication empowerment and trust. We believe in working hard and having fun offering 100 culture events each year to bring our team together and keep the energy strong!

Comprehensive health dental vision and life insurance coverage for you and your familyincluding pet insurance options.

Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one increasing with years of service.

Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Years).

Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness helping you take the time you need when life happens.

Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to encourage giving back to the community.

Paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.

Flexible work arrangements that support a strong work-life balance.

On-site medical clinic wellness incentives and prescription support programs designed to make care more accessible and affordable.

On-site fitness center and wellness programs to help you stay active and healthy.

Relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect opportunity and unity. Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color sex religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

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