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Program Manager

Program Manager

People People • Kansas City, MO, US
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Alden

Alden builds advanced diagnostic platforms that bring laboratory precision to the point of need. Our technology redefines how the world tests, combining hardware, software, and science into a single system. Alden empowers users to make faster, more confident decisions that protect public health.

Role Overview

Alden is seeking a Program Manager, a cross-organizational leader who brings structure, speed, and accountability to complex, multi-disciplinary programs. You will own the delivery rhythm that connects Alden's core divisions : Science,

Engineering, Software, Operations, Regulatory / Quality, and Strategic Partnerships. Your mission : translate strategy into execution through sprint-based cycles, transparent reporting, and a culture of predictable delivery. This role blends precision and agility, purpose-built for a company that ships both science and hardware in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Organization

  • Partner with division leaders to define project scopes, deliverables, and task lists, ensuring no workstream or dependency is missed.
  • Build and maintain project boards that reflect accurate tasks, owners, and deadlines.
  • Establish and maintain milestone schedules for active projects across all divisions.

Progress Management

  • Run planning sessions, weekly check-ins, and progress reviews with each division.
  • Track task completion, blockers, and dependencies; ensure work is advancing toward deadlines.
  • Document team sentiment on progress, risks, and resource needs; surface concerns early.
  • Maintain summaries and progress visuals for leadership review.
  • Coordination and Communication

  • Serve as the day-to-day project coordinator across Science, Hardware, Software, Operations, and Commercial.
  • Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment and resolve task conflicts or overlaps.
  • Keep meeting notes, decisions, and next steps clearly documented and circulated after each session.
  • Reporting and Tracking

  • Generate weekly division reports summarizing what's complete, what's in progress, and what's at risk.
  • Prepare executive summaries highlighting milestones, delays, and key decisions needed.
  • Maintain high-quality project data to ensure dashboards and reports stay current.
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Refine project workflows and templates for consistency across teams.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve visibility and execution speed.
  • Help teams adopt repeatable sprint rhythms and structured updates
  • without adding unnecessary overhead.

    What Success Looks Like

  • All projects and tasks across Alden divisions are clearly mapped, owned, and updated weekly.
  • Progress is visible and consistent; leadership has no surprises on status.
  • Division leads feel supported with structure, clarity, and accountability.
  • Deliverables are completed on time, with risks surfaced early and mitigated quickly.
  • Qualifications

  • 4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably in technology environments.
  • Proven ability to organize complex projects across multiple functions.
  • Skilled in sprint and milestone planning, task tracking, and stakeholder updates.
  • Exceptional clarity in written and verbal communication.
  • Strong command of project management tools.
  • Exposure to regulated or quality-controlled environments (AOAC, ISO, FDA).
  • Reporting Structure

    Start by reporting to CEO, with a transition to reporting to the COO.

    Join Us

    At Alden, progress is measured not just by innovation, but by execution. If you excel at building structure from complexity, keeping projects moving, and ensuring teams deliver together - this is the role that connects every part of our mission.

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