Talent Reel · 4 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTalent Reel is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex product development and manufacturing programs. This role involves acting as the primary client interface and ensuring programs are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality and regulatory requirements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client contact throughout program execution
Lead cross-functional teams through development, verification, transfer, and commercialization phases
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
Own program financial performance, including revenue, margin, forecasts, and change management
Proactively identify and mitigate program risks; escalate issues as needed
Report program status, financials, risks, and opportunities to clients and leadership
Ensure compliance with QMS, design controls, and applicable regulatory standards (FDA, ISO)
Support client audits and regulatory interactions
Partner with Business Development on scope changes and new project scoping
Contribute to PMO process improvement, standardization, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
10+ years of program or project management experience in medical device, biotech, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of regulated product development, NPI, and manufacturing processes
Proven ability to manage complex schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams
Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving decisions, and managing challenging conversations
Preferred
Advanced degree
PMP certification strongly preferred
Company
Talent Reel
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase