Project Manager for The Diffuse ProjectThe Diffuse Project is looking for a Project Manager to coordinate efforts across our multidisciplinary team, including members from Astera, national labs, and multiple academic institutions. You will be part of the central hub overseeing and coordinating progress across The Diffuse Project. You will work alongside the Scientific Program Manager and other leaders to ensure progress towards our key goals is sustained, and that communication across the project is organized and visible throughout the organization.
We are looking for someone who runs toward ambiguity, identifies what needs to be done before being asked, and moves both projects and people forward.What You'll DoServe as the project manager for The Diffuse Project, ensuring the strategic alignment of teams, academic leaders, and members across the project.Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues to minimize impact on project success, and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.Help manage project budgets, track expenditures, and allocate resources to ensure progress targets are met.Onboard/off-board new team members and collaboratorsFacilitate internal and external eventsHelp identify patterns that generalize across DiffUSE workstreams and adjacent Astera projectsHelp execute and monitor comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, ensuring adherence to project scope and objectives.Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, motivating team members to achieve their best work.OtherRequirements2-5 years of project management experiencePhD in biology, chemistry, or a related field is highly preferredWorking fluency in scientific program managementHigh agency and comfort in ambiguityExcellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.Strong operational skillsExtreme organizationClear communication and insight into tone, audience, and what to escalateLogisticsLocation: in-person at Astera in Emeryville, CaliforniaAstera is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundationFull-time roleTo applySend your CVInclude one short paragraph: a time you moved a stuck project or team forward, and howCompensationCommensurate with experience.