BenchSci is hiring a
Director, PMO, Remote - Canada

Summary

The job description is for a Director, PMO role at BenchSci, a life sciences AI software company. The candidate will lead the Platform Project Management Office, overseeing a team of Lead Project Managers to drive alignment in prioritizing and planning the product roadmap and priority initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience leading a team of program/project managers in a highly technical, matrixed environment
• Proven track record of change management focused on building strong interdepartmental relationships and influencing people engagement and expectations management
• Proven experience in developing and implementing project management methodologies within a complex matrixed agile organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders at various levels across multiple functions, including C-suite executives
• Ability to make and recommend data-driven decisions and leverage project management, workflow, and analytics tools (e.g., Aha!, Monday, Looker Studio, Jira) to create a data-driven culture
• Experience managing complex software-based projects with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, managing dependencies across many concurrent projects
• Experience working in a fast-paced, results-driven startup environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust project management framework encompassing methodologies, processes, and standards that optimize efficiency, transparency, and alignment with strategic goals
• Lead and mentor a team of high-performing Program Managers, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to maximize their individual and collective impact
• Partner closely with Platform PMO leadership, engineering, product, science, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and effective communication across all levels
• Implement and continuously improve project management practices, leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices to drive value delivery for end-users
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project management knowledge base, including templates, tools, and best practices, to empower teams and ensure consistency across all projects
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact project delivery, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders
• Establish and maintain a robust system for tracking key project metrics, providing actionable insights and data-driven reporting to inform decision-making at all levels
• Foster a collaborative and transparent environment that encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across all project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree with an educational background or work experience in a life sciences-related discipline (particularly pharmaceutical R+D) or a technical field such as engineering or computer science
• Experience working with AI/ML teams, and in particular recent experience with Generative AI

Benefits

• An engaging remote-first culture
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!