Sr Manager, Program Manager LIMS/ELN & Entity Registration Product Team, R&D BI&TLocation: Cambridge, MA or Lawrenceville, NJPosition OverviewThe Program Manager will orchestrate cross-functional delivery of the Data Capture platform (ELN, LIMS, Registration, Inventory, Results/Schemas, Integrations, Advanced Analytics/GenAI) across BMS Research. This is a hands-on role partnering with product owners, capability leads, site leaders, scientists, and IT teams to align strategy, scope, timelines, and resourcesturning a complex, multi-site rollout into predictable outcomes with measurable adoption and data quality improvements. If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!Desired Candidate CharacteristicsStrong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare and scientific discovery.Proven experience running large, multi-workstream programs in life sciences R&D or similar complex environments.Ability to operate in a matrixed organization and influence without direct authority.Executive-ready communication and crisp storytelling; comfortable with C-suite updates.Bias for outcomes, sets clear goals, measures adoption and value, and removes roadblocks.Agility to learn new tools and processes; aptitude for data and platform thinking.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Strategy & RoadmapTranslate product strategy into a multi-wave, site-aware program plan with milestones, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.Align scope and priorities across implementation teams and capability leads (ELN/Workflows, Results/Schemas, Registration/Inventory/ Instruments/ Integrations/API/Connect, Advanced Analytics/GenAI, Governance/Comms/Training).Planning & Delivery GovernanceRun integrated program ceremonies: quarterly planning, monthly portfolio reviews, and weekly cross-squad syncs.Maintain the source-of-truth plan (Jira/Confluence or equivalent), including risks, issues, decisions (RAID), and change control.Drive critical path management, cross-team dependency tracking, and fast escalation paths.Stakeholder Management & CommunicationEstablish an executive communication cadence with clear status narratives, KPIs, and decisions needed.Partner with site leaders and scientific stakeholders to stage rollouts that minimize disruption and maximize value.Budget, Sourcing & Vendor ManagementBuild and manage program budgets; forecast and track actuals.Coordinate vendor SOWs, deliverables, SLAs, and performance, ensuring alignment with product and site needs.Adoption, Outcomes & Value RealizationDefine and instrument adoption and data-quality KPIs (activation, engagement, completeness, cycle time, support load, satisfaction).Partner with change management and training leads to ensure role-based enablement, champions networks, and hypercare plans are embedded in each wave.Quality-by-Design ExecutionEnsure work is planned with clear requirements, acceptance criteria, test approaches, and production readiness checkpoints.Coordinate cutover/hypercare playbooks and "You asked, we fixed" feedback loops after each release.Data & Integration ReadinessCoordinate data migration and integration milestones with enterprise teams; sequence upstream/downstream changes to avoid breakage.Promote patterns that produce structured, reusable research data powering downstream analytics and GenAI tools.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.Experience8+ years of program/project management experience leading multi-site technology programs; life sciences R&D experience strongly preferred.Track record delivering platforms such as ELN, LIMS, registration, or adjacent lab/analytics systems at enterprise scale.Technical & Methodological SkillsProficiency with program/portfolio tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet/Planview, or equivalents).Strong grasp of SDLC/Agile delivery, test planning, release/change management, and data/integration concepts.Comfort with metrics design and dashboarding to drive decisions.Soft SkillsExceptional facilitation, negotiation, and executive communication skills.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendors toward common outcomes.High ownership, clarity of thought, and a calm, structured approach under pressure.Preferred QualificationsCertifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile leadership credentials.Experience with Benchling or comparable platforms (e.g., Genedata, Dotmatics, Revvity, Sapio).Familiarity with lab operations, scientific workflows, and research data stewardship.Exposure to analytics/ML/GenAI initiatives and corresponding data-readiness practices.If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Compensation Overview:Cambridge Crossing: $148,850 - $180,374 & Princeton - NJ - US: $135,320 - $163,976The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.Work-life benefits include:Paid Time OffUS Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidaysBased on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for