Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. · 2 months ago
Project Manager II, Automation Projects Team
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expGinkgo Bioworks, Inc. is focused on making biology easier to engineer, addressing global challenges in various sectors. The company is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects under U.S. government contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing scope, schedule, and budget across multiple teams.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Project Team in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects under U.S. government contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance baselines using Primavera, MS Project or an equivalent project management software
Generate, interpret and submit EVM reports to monitor performance and support data-driven decisions
Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure technical and schedule alignment
Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with contractual requirements
Identify risks and implement mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle
Maintain documentation, change logs, and reporting consistent with FAR, DFARS, and company standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business or a related technical field
2-5 years of project management experience including direct responsibility for schedule, budget and performance tracking
Experience managing US government contracts and understanding of applicable compliance standards
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experiences with Primavera, MS Project or applicable project management software
Preferred
Experience in a fast-moving, deep-tech company
Project management experience, including direct experience managing U.S. government contracts (DoD, DOE, NIH, or similar)
Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) including baseline planning, variance analysis and performance reporting
Working knowledge of government contract reporting tools and compliance frameworks
Experience or understanding of laboratory automation and lab automation user personas
Experience with hardware development, automation systems, or integrated electromechanical solutions
Experience or background in a life science or chemistry laboratory
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
Company stock awards
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage
Health spending accounts
Voluntary benefits
Leave of absence policies
401(k) program with employer contribution
8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Company
Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
At Ginkgo, we use biology to grow the future.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.58BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAgriculture and Food Research Initiative
2024-04-10Grant
2023-12-13Grant
2023-10-05Grant
Leadership Team
Reshma Shetty
Co-founder
Austin Che
Founder
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