IT Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Managers lead delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across various projects, technical domains, and business stakeholders within a division. They collaborate with senior IT and business leaders to set initiative goals, define business value, and establish success metrics. TPMs manage initiatives from intake through implementation, stabilization, and closure — coordinating work execution, developing project plans with project managers and Product Owners, and overseeing risk and dependency management. TPMs establish governance cadence, implement communication standards, coordinate business readiness and adoption activities, and partner with Architecture/Engineering to shape technology roadmaps within the division. They are accountable for initiative delivery, and for tracking and reporting progress toward business outcomes, not for business or product strategy.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Lead delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end — from intake through design, build, test, deployment, stabilization, and closure — with accountability for initiative outcomes, not just plans. 
• Orchestrate execution across Product Owners, development teams, Business SMEs, Architecture/Engineering, OCM, Release/Cutover, and Support teams through governance cadence, communication standards, and influence rather than direct authority. 
• Partner with senior IT and business leaders to define initiative goals, business value, and success metrics then track and report progress toward those outcomes, flagging gaps early. 
• Proactively identify risks, budget concerns, and cross-team dependencies, and influence course corrections before they become issues. 
• Drive business readiness and adoption — coordinating training, cutover, and stabilization activities — while partnering with Architecture/Engineering to shape the division's technology roadmap.  

What You Bring: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 
• Work Experience: 5–7 years of project, program, or initiative management (required); 3+ years leading cross-functional or Agile/SDLC-governed initiatives (preferred).
• Expert-level initiative and program management, risk and dependency management, and working-session facilitation skills. 
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence without authority across senior IT and business stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in Agile/SDLC governance, stakeholder management, and business value tracking; PMP, SAFe, Scrum, Agile, Lean, or equivalent delivery/governance credential preferred.

Location: This position must be based in California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 to $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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