Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

The Project Manager at GenEdit will oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring milestones are met within budget and timelines. This involves driving cross-functional teams, identifying interdependencies, and resolving any project-related issues. Their role is crucial in managing deliverables and facilitating collaboration among scientific and functional teams.

To qualify for the Senior Project Manager role at GenEdit, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field, along with at least four years of project management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Proven skills in managing projects from inception to completion, alongside excellent organizational and communication abilities, are essential.

GenEdit fosters collaboration by ensuring that Project Managers effectively communicate the project’s vision and requirements. They facilitate cross-functional team meetings, document key decisions and action items, and develop project metrics that keep everyone aligned towards common goals, promoting accountability throughout the organization.

At GenEdit, we utilize best practice project management tools such as Smartsheet. This tool helps in efficiently tracking project timelines, deliverables, and task interdependencies, enabling our Project Managers to monitor progress accurately and make data-driven decisions.

A Project Manager at GenEdit can expect an exciting and dynamic work environment where innovation is highly valued. We are committed to diversity and recognize that a range of experiences enhances our team's capabilities. Our culture promotes collaboration, creativity, and close teamwork, making it a rewarding place to work.

When answering this question, share specific projects you’ve managed, outlining your role in ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives were met. Highlight your familiarity with project management tools and how those tools were integral to your success.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, perhaps by referencing a specific framework or methodology you use. Explain how you analyze the urgency and importance of tasks, and how you communicate these priorities to your team to ensure alignment.

This is a chance to showcase your problem-solving abilities. Discuss a specific challenge, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Emphasize your ability to adapt and lead your team under pressure.

Focus on your communication techniques, such as regular updates, team meetings, and documentation of decisions. Mention how you encourage open dialogue and feedback to foster a collaborative environment where everyone understands their role in achieving project objectives.

Highlight your approach to conflict resolution, mentioning techniques such as active listening and mediation. Provide an example of a past conflict and how you facilitated a constructive resolution that benefited the team and project.

Discuss your experience with external stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and expectations. Explain how you build and maintain relationships, ensuring that all parties are informed and engaged in the project.

Talk about specific tracking tools or methods you’ve used, like Gantt charts or Smartsheet. Share how you regularly review project metrics, adjust plans as needed, and report progress to stakeholders to ensure transparency.

Explain how you balance speed with quality by using effective planning and resource management. Share a relevant time when you successfully delivered on a tight deadline, focusing on your prioritization skills and team support.

Highlight your commitment to thorough documentation, including meeting notes, project plans, and progress reports. Emphasize how documentation facilitates transparency, accountability, and keeps the team aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

This is your chance to express your passion for genetic medicine and alignment with GenEdit's mission. Talk about why the role excites you and how you see your experience contributing to the innovative work being done at the company.