Atlas Data Storage is pioneering the future of information technology by harnessing the unique properties of synthetic DNA for next-generation data storage solutions. We seeking a Senior Project Manager. The candidate will report to the VP of Engineering and support project efforts throughout the company. The candidate will assist in the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of technology development projects. This is a growth position allowing the candidate to advance as experience and success are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate project meetings with a structure and agenda that is specifically engineered to ensure successful execution
• Generate and disseminate meeting minutes that accurately capture key decisions, open issues, and action items
• Follow up on status of task and action item execution both within and outside of meetings, and update project documentation (project timeline, meeting minutes) accordingly.
• Coordinate strategy to meet project business objectives
• Collaborate closely with team members to develop detailed project plans
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful achievement of project milestones
• Proactively identify any issues, concerns, or challenges of assigned projects
• Develop action plans to address open issues, including escalation to key partners and stakeholders
• Regularly communicate the project progress to senior leadership
• Work with research and development team to develop SOPS
• Both supply and monitor documentation of experimental results
• Working with lan manager Tack key critical reagent usage and performance metrics, delivering actionable reports to optimize team workflows and resource allocation
• Facilitate the generation and continuous tracking of quarterly goals (OKRs) to maintain alignment across departments
• As the company grows, work with senior management to grow and manage the project management group

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• 5 plus years of project management in a relevant area with demonstrated success in the role
• PMP Certification desired
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with a wide range of contributors in an effective manner
• Understanding of DNA synthesis and/or sequencing expected
• Experience with Asana, Project or similar project management software desired
• Ideally has experience with Confluence, along with LIMS and MES systems
• Experience with facilities and laboratory construction project management also a plus
• Self-starter who can take basic directions and deadlines and develop a project plan including setting goals and milestones
• Proven management experience with a track record of leading high-performing teams desired
• Strategic relationship-builder with a talent for proactive problem identification and resolution
• Fostered a collaborative team culture, readily stepping outside core responsibilities to ensure collective success