Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Technical Program Manager

Location : San Francisco, CA

Type : Full-time

Desired start date : ASAP

The Opportunity :

Ohalo is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in San Francisco, CA as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) supporting crop programs and Ohalo operations . In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between technical execution and product development, ensuring that initiatives align seamlessly with commercial objectives.

You will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency by leading efforts to standardize data and optimize workflows. Additionally, you will develop and manage dashboards, databases, and key performance metrics to ensure that technical product initiatives remain on track and are delivered on schedule.

As a TPM, you will also collaborate closely with program leads and business leadership to coordinate and execute programs, manage timelines, and drive cross-functional alignment across operations, product, business, engineering and legal teams. Your responsibilities will span a variety of critical functions, including roadmapping, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource tracking.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the implementation of cutting-edge technology in the form of impactful solutions for agriculture. If you are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities :

• Support the leadership of multiple programs, from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, leveraging project and program management expertise to deliver results.
• Play a pivotal role in initiating and scoping new work streams, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and timelines.
• Manage the operational aspects of programs, including roadmap & timeline planning, progress assessment against goals, meeting facilitation, and documentation / SOP organization.
• Lead and optimize Agile / Scrum practices, helping teams implement workflows that improve velocity and predictability across software and hardware engineering initiatives.
• Interface with operations to support their highest priority projects, facilitating progress towards production system solutions while maximizing program output.
• Introduce, optimize, and standardize tools, templates, and processes to empower teams and enhance efficiency. Diligently track program budgets, resources, and key performance metrics. Provide insightful reports to stakeholders, offering proactive guidance and recommendations. Support prompt and effective issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with technical and operations staff, collaborating closely to translate research or development stage work flows into production-scale, reliable systems.
• Leverage project management best practices to support the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile

Desired Skills / Experience

The anticipated pay range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 per year for our San Francisco, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

About Ohalo :

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

Notes : If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time.

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