What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager I position at ATCC?
Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is seeking a Program Manager I to lead complex, cross-functional programs onsite in Manassas, VA supporting regulated biological materials manufacturing and bioproduction. This role drives execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment to quality systems, controlled documentation, and validated processes while delivering on schedule, budget, and performance commitments.
The Program Manager is expected to demonstrate advanced communication skills and a strong command of project management fundamentals, with experience managing large-scale contracts (<$5M). The role requires the ability to effectively engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including government customers, while ensuring program objectives are met within a highly regulated environment. Experience supporting project regulated by ISO 13485 quality management systems is highly preferred, with a preference for candidates who bring a molecular biology foundation. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities
The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
We Invest in You
The Program Manager is expected to demonstrate advanced communication skills and a strong command of project management fundamentals, with experience managing large-scale contracts (<$5M). The role requires the ability to effectively engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including government customers, while ensuring program objectives are met within a highly regulated environment. Experience supporting project regulated by ISO 13485 quality management systems is highly preferred, with a preference for candidates who bring a molecular biology foundation. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.
Responsibilities
- Program & Project Leadership: Develops and executes integrated, cross-functional program plans across the full lifecycle, ensuring consistent delivery, risk management, and successful outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.
- Operations, Budget & Performance: Oversees cost, schedules, and resource allocation; monitors technical performance and program metrics to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
- Compliance & Quality Systems: Ensures all program activities comply with GMP principles, ISO-aligned quality systems, and controlled documentation requirements in regulated environments.
- Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Serves as primary interface with sponsors, including government customers; communicates status, manages expectations, and supports growth and capture activities.
- Team Leadership & Development: May hire, lead, and develop staff; drives accountability, coaching, and alignment to organizational goals.
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years’ experience, including 0-2 years’ supervisory or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-project programs with accountability for quality, compliance, and delivery outcomes.
- Strong program management fundamentals, including planning, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
- Experience operating within regulated environments utilizing quality systems and controlled documentation.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions.
- Ability to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.
- Preferred: Experience managing contracts exceeding $5M.
- Preferred: Knowledge of diagnostic kit manufacturing and ISO 13485 requirements, as well as molecular biology experience.
- Preferred: Experience working with government customers in regulated programs.
The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
We Invest in You
- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
- Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
- Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
- Financial security:
- 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
- Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
- Corporate bonus program
- Mission Focused:
- Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
- We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
- Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000