Sr. Manager, Program Management

The Sr. Manager, Program Management, is the organizational leader responsible for the creation, management, and execution of Cytek's Product Development portfolio. This role carries people management accountability for a team of Program and Project Managers, while also driving cross-functional alignment across Engineering, R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to deliver Product Development and Product Improvement projects from Concept to Commercialization - meeting Project Scope, Quality, Cost, and Timing objectives.

The Sr. Manager, Program Management works with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to shape project Business Cases, ensures Customer Requirements and Product Design are aligned to target markets and revenue forecasts, and leads the R&D development effort to meet defined project deliverables and milestones (including early feasibility, development, verification, and design transfer). The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with high emotional intelligence, a collaborative mindset, and a track record of motivating and growing diverse, cross‑functional teams.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads, develops, and mentors a team of Program and Project Managers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture that accelerates delivery and retains talent.
• Sets clear performance expectations, provides ongoing coaching, and supports career growth for direct reports.
• Models high emotional intelligence (EQ) - building trust and credibility across levels and functions by listening actively, communicating with clarity, and navigating organizational dynamics with empathy and diplomacy.

• Accountable for Portfolio Review and Project Selection with the Portfolio Review Board for new project introduction, portfolio management execution, and project commercialization and exit from the Product Development portfolio.
• Provides oversight of portfolio project timelines to assist Project Managers with ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational commitments.
• Manages Product Development Portfolio adherence to Design Control processes per company RUO and Medical Device procedures; provides oversight to the creation and management of Design History Files (DHF).
• Keeps the Portfolio Review Board informed of Product Development Portfolio status and any issues or risks that would affect the ability to deliver a quality product on time and on budget.
• Leads and facilitates efforts to develop and build product roadmaps in collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Executive Leadership; facilitates formal project approval onto the portfolio roadmap.
• Acts as owner for assigned product lines, product families, or business segments (e.g., RUO, Clinical, Software) to ensure cross‑functional alignment in technology development, development, and sustaining efforts.

• Works actively cross‑functionally to ensure that Product Development projects are resourced appropriately, obtain sufficient funding, maintain engagement, and stay focused on committed development timelines.
• Works closely with Project Managers and Departmental leaders to develop mitigations to issues impacting project timing, cost, and quality.
• Guides the technical team to identify objectives, address technical issues, make decisions, and create technical solutions.
• Working with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to develop project Business Cases, ensuring Customer Requirements and Product Design are in alignment to meet the target market and revenue forecast.
• May be asked to support projects and programs related to business operations including IT programs, site/manufacturing transfers, business acquisition, or other projects as assigned.

• Manages the overall portfolio Product Development budget allocation; works actively with R&D and other management to establish key project cost…