The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects within the organization. Working closely with senior management and stakeholders, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Your role will involve coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing resources, and mitigating risks to ensure successful project outcomes. Hybrid remote to Gainesville, FL location Key Responsibilities Collaborate with senior leadership to define the business transformation strategy, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure successful execution of transformation initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments to gain buy-in and support for transformation efforts. Lead change management efforts by communicating the vision for transformation, addressing resistance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct thorough analysis of existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop recommendations for optimization. Oversee the implementation of transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and adherence to project timelines and budgets. Establish mechanisms to track and measure the progress of transformation projects against predefined KPIs, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Identify potential risks and obstacles to successful transformation, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues as they arise. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback, evaluating outcomes, and refining transformation strategies and processes accordingly. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 7 years as a career project/product/program manager with specific experience in driving complex, long-term, strategic projects consuming many cross-functional resources. Project management experience. BS Degree required, Master's Degree preferred Global customer facing project management experience (e.g. managing projects/customers in multiple countries). Demonstrated experience building & implementing best practices from scratch. Demonstrated experience being an agent of change with proven track record of influence and driving required operational change. Demonstrated ability to successfully implement a project management framework that drives consistency and operational excellence. Experience working in matrixed and complex organizations and an appreciation of how to execute in a high growth, fast paced environment. Previous Lean, Continuous Improvement and/or Transformation experience preferred. Microsoft Project experience required, experience with other PM or Agile software preferred. Pay Range: $84,300 - $141,138 About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.