BioMADE is creating a one-of-a-kind Digital Backbone, which fills an unmet need to provide a unified computational infrastructure for bioproduction-centered collaboration across industry, academia, and the Department of Defense. We are looking for a Digital Product Manager to help manage, develop, and outline a successful roadmap for our Digital Backbone that encompasses the underlying drivers of our current Bioeconomy. The ideal candidate is an experienced Digital Product Manager who has served as either as a project or program manager. The incumbent will work with our Data team to collaborate on product development ensuring the features buildout are meeting branding, usability, and, ultimately, business objectives. This role will be instrumental in coordinating aspects of the product development process including analysis, design, testing, and delivery to our members. The candidate will also be responsible for creating a great customer experience and customer acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Co-create and manage the product roadmap of BioMADE’s Digital Backbone and other data-centric projects.
Analyze user behaviors, needs, and pain points to identify solutions and improvements to current workflows.
Gather requirements from business stakeholders, write user stories, create personas, and define success metrics.
Translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa.
Lead the innovation process and ensure a pipeline of new ideas are being generated continuously.
Create functional specifications, and mockups to clearly illustrate product ideas and concepts.
Keep up to date on changes in technologies and the ways in which consumers decide to make purchases online or decisions.
Participate and engage in daily and weekly agile ceremonies; facilitate those required for product artifacts.
Write and break down epics independently as needed. Write and review detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
Identify problems before they arrive and navigate to solutions that don't interfere with the overall goals and timelines.
Present findings and progress updates to key stakeholders.

Other Duties May Include

Lead partner and stakeholder collaboration sessions.
Develop and maintain monthly status reports.
Develop and socialize new solution concepts and ideas internally to gain buy-in.
Drive sprint planning meetings and manage backlog enabling a consistent and effective delivery model.
Mentor other team members to ensure team is working towards clear goals.
Other duties as assigned or as they become apparent.

Proven experience (5+ years) as a Digital Product Manager or similar role.
Experience with Project or Program Management.
Solid understanding of web development, UI, and user experience optimization as well as emerging opportunities in social media, email, search, and mobile.
Familiarity with Digital Product metrics.
Expertise with product growth strategies and methodologies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships.
Ability to operate as a partner and can work across teams and functions to drive stakeholder alignment and co-create product assets (roadmaps, PRDs, etc.).
Experience working with agile development methodologies and tools.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on a course of action.
Batchelor’s degree in a Biological, STEM, or related field.

Desired Characteristics

Track record of successfully delivering digital products for ideation to launch.
Hands-on experience conducting proof of concepts and product testing.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data sets, interpret ambiguous situations, and make decisions from those findings.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations within the biological realm.

BioMADE is a public-private partnership at the forefront of the exciting bioindustrial manufacturing industry. Bioindustrial manufacturing is transforming how we make products in the U.S. – from chemicals to materials to food and more. Working with our network of nearly 200 leading industry, academic, and nonprofit members, BioMADE is securing America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education, and collaboration.

By harnessing the power of biology, BioMADE and its members are creating more robust and resilient supply chains, making the U.S. more self-sufficient, re-shoring manufacturing jobs, and producing more environmentally sustainable products without relying on traditional petroleum sources. BioMADE is also building a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce to ensure American workers are prepared and ready to fill new jobs within this rapidly growing industry. National interest and momentum for bioindustrial manufacturing is at an all-time high. Join this dynamic, growing organization to make a difference in the future of bioindustrial manufacturing!

BioMADE offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, an annual bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 6% match, short- and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance, PTO, and a generous holiday calendar.

Vaccination Requirements

Must be fully vaccinated; You are considered up to date with your vaccines if you have gotten all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, (two weeks after you get a second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, or a second dose of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, or two weeks after you get a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine), as well as Bivalent booster.

Export Control Disclaimer

This position will involve access to hardware, commodities, and technical information subject to the Export Administration Regulations or International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, any hiring decision might depend in part on the BioMADE's ability to obtain or rely on federal government authorization as required, if you are not a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. ("green card holder"), asylee, refugee, or other qualifying protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

EOE Statement

Bioindustrial Manufacturing & Design Ecosystem (BioMADE) recognizes the value of diversity in the scientific endeavor. We nurture merit, talent, and achievement by supporting equal opportunity and encouraging diversity and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs to join us in our mission to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial biotechnology.

BioMADE is an equal opportunity employer to all and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Hybrid Work Statement

BioMADE offers flexible (hybrid) work options based on business roles and needs. Employees are expected to spend the majority of their working hours on-site even for positions that allow for work-from-home flexibility.

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