Program Lead
Oxitec
About UsWe are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breaking biological solutions to sustainably and safely control insects that spread disease and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply.Whilst what we do relates to developing insect control technologies, our organisation is about people and in its service to people.All candidates for all Oxitec positions must be committed to Oxitec’s values and principles. We foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click to read about trust and about our principles, and click to read our CEO’s blog on trust and our corporate culture.Purpose of the RoleAs a Program Lead at Oxitec, this role sits within the Project Management Office and is responsible for delivering R&D programs and projects to time, cost, and quality.Specifically, in this role you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a new program within our suite of agritech products to develop environmentally sustainable, scalable control solution for insect pests threatening food security and grower livelihoods in the US and beyond.You will have experience of managing program(s) that have successfully translated R&D technology into outcomes. Ideally, you will have previous experience working with insects and/or insight into the challenges of crop pest control. As a program manager with experience of product development as well as program delivery, you will understand the complex interplay between quality, regulatory, operational and manufacturing workstreams – and how these need to come together to achieve a successful outcome and bring solutions to market.You may also at times be required to provide additional Project Management Office support towards other business-critical R&D projects as needed.As experienced program manager, you will be required to build, maintain and accurately report project progress against budget expenditure, pressure test timelines to ensure timely delivery of complex work packages, and execute programs based on strategic objectives that are aligned with Oxitec’s goals. You will have extensive experience of working across wide-ranging stakeholders and different working cultures to deliver successful outcomes. You will be used to influencing and negotiating outside of your own area of domain expertise to implement successful operations and ensure that goals and timelines are achieved. Ideally, you will have experience of successful program delivery across remote, globally distributed teams.Reporting is a key component of this role, taking complex technical information provided by the project team and distilling it down to provide the Executive Leadership Team and external stakeholders with clear progress updates. You will be a quick learner, with an understanding of how teams and functions need to come together, and when, in order to achieve real-world impacts. While technical expertise across program areas is not required, a strong capacity to get comfortable with and communicate about technical details is required. With excellent interpersonal skills you will know how to get the most from your team, working efficiently and at pace.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the role include:
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Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:57:30 GMT
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