Senior Project Manager; ARO - Regulated Biotech Programs

Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? ATCC, a global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional projects. As ATCC expands this critical program and launches a new facility in Manassas, VA, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical infrastructure, regulatory excellence, and national biosecurity initiatives.

This position is responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery, ensuring all schedule, quality, and budget requirements are met.

The Senior Project Manager serves as the Alternate Responsible Official (ARO), supporting the Responsible Official in ensuring full institutional compliance with federal regulations, including biosafety, biosecurity, incident response, training, inventory control, and communication with oversight agencies. Operating within a highly regulated bioproduction environment, this role provides direction, guidance, and support to achieve project objectives while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

• Project Lifecycle Management: Manage daily activities across development, initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of projects supporting Repository and Program initiatives, applying organizational best practices.
• Compliance Support (ARO): Support the Responsible Official in ensuring compliance with federal regulations, including biosafety, biosecurity, training, incident response, inventory control, and communication with oversight agencies.
• Process & Methodology Implementation: Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies to support compliant, consistent execution aligned with Repository operations and requirements.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track project progress through milestones, budgetary guidelines, forecasts, and performance indicators; compile status summaries and metrics throughout the lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with end users, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders, including Repository operations and compliance teams, to understand strategic objectives and ensure alignment on scope and goals.
• Risk, Issue & Change Management: Manage risk, issue, and change resolution processes and inform Senior Management of corrective actions in alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Team Leadership & Resource Management: Oversee project staff activities, manage resource allocation, develop team capabilities, identify skill gaps, and communicate staffing needs.

• Bachelors degree and 8 or more years' experience, including 0-2 years' supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex projects in regulated environments, applying professional concepts to resolve varied and complex issues with limited oversight.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle activities in support of operational and compliance-driven programs.
• Proven ability to implement project management processes, track performance metrics, and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Experience engaging cross-functional stakeholders and aligning project objectives with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of risk, issue, and change management processes within structured project environments.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Security Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Preferred:
  Prior experience serving as an Alternate Responsible Official (ARO) or program administrator.
• Preferred:
  Experience working in regulated laboratory environments or regulated biosafety programs.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with federal biosafety, biosecurity, and incident reporting requirements.

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 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
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