Pilot Plant Program Manager
Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and create massive impact by building the production system that will feed humanity with the next generation of sustainable seafood.
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At Umami Bioworks, we are pioneering cultivated, 'not caught' seafood by developing the production system for delicious, nutritious, and affordable cultivated fish, starting with IUCN Red Listed species that are difficult to farm and being driven extinct by human consumption. We are partnering with food producers to scale our cultivated seafood production system to provide people around the world with a stable, resilient, local supply of seafood free from mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants.
We’re on a mission to empower humanity to eat sustainably without sacrifice. We believe the only way to change how the majority of the world eats meat and seafood is to create real seafood - the most delicious, healthiest seafood available - without the environmental and animal welfare consequences of our current practices.
We’re a venture-backed biotech startup located in Singapore where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate people are pioneering a sustainable food future that is attractive and accessible to people around the world. We are united by our collective drive to ask tough questions, take on challenging problems, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering to create a better future for humanity. At Umami Bioworks, you will be encouraged to dream big and will have the freedom to create, invent, and do the best, most impactful work of your career.
Umami Bioworks is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Program Manager to join our MSAT team in India.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and technically skilled Program Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of our pilot plant operations. This hybrid role requires a strong project management background, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver project milestones on schedule and on budget. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in client-facing roles, troubleshooting, and managing multidisciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Pilot Plant Setup: Coordinate internal teams and external partner to establish a fully operational pilot plant in line with project objectives.
- Project Planning and Coordination: Lead project planning efforts, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between technical and operations teams for seamless pilot plant setup and technology transfer.
- Logistics and Compliance: Organize logistics and liaise with partners, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure project timelines are met and risks are managed effectively.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external clients and partners, addressing project-related queries and troubleshooting technical or operational challenges.
- Risk and Timeline Management: Monitor project risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure project milestones are delivered on time and within budget.
Qualifications and Skills
Education:
- Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in project management.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in project management.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong technical background in biotechnology or related industries, with experience coordinating technical and operational teams.
Project Management Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a project management role, preferably with external client-facing responsibilities.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver objectives on time.
Location: India-based candidates only. Hybrid role with onsite requirements
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in technical environments.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to proactively monitor project progress, resolve issues, and initiate corrective actions.
- Adept at mitigating risks and keeping projects on track.
Why Join Us?
At Umami Bioworks, you’ll be part of an innovative team driving sustainability in the food industry. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our pilot plant and cultivated seafood technology, shaping the future of food.
- Department
- R&D
- Locations
- India R&D Center
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
India R&D Center
In Return, We’ll Support You With:
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A competitive salary and benefits package
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare, paid time off, wellness benefits, and stock options -
A safe, supportive, and collaborative environment
We provide a collaborative work environment that encourages taking smart risks, setting ambitious goals, and taking initiative. We will challenge you to do your best work and provide a safe and supportive environment for you to do the best work of your career. -
An open and adaptive workplace
You will have the freedom to define best approaches to solving problems, both technical and organizational, without legacy overhead. We want the best ideas to win, not just those put forward by the most senior team members. -
Constant opportunity for growth
We believe that learning and self-improvement never stop. We will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, mentorship from the leadership team, and the chance to explore interests beyond your core role. -
Impactful work tackling one of the world’s most pressing problems
We believe feeding 10 billion people sustainably while restoring our degraded biosphere is one of the most pressing, intractable challenges of our time. At Umami Meats, you will be actively working to make progress toward solving this problem every day.
Workplace & culture
You will work closely with our technical and business leadership to overcome a number of technical challenges to make a cultivated, sustainable food future possible.
You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.
What We are Looking For:
- Above all, you’re mission-aligned: you want to apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanity. Whether you’re driven by animal welfare, environmental protection, ocean sustainability, climate change, or something else, we all bring different perspectives to our shared mission.
- You’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big picture.
- You’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindset.
- You strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performance.
- You’re kind, collaborative, and believe that you can learn something from everyone you encounter.
- You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems.
At Umami Bioworks, we are building a more sustainable food future for everyone. To achieve our goal, we strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we aim to serve. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds - and the confluence of unique perspectives it creates - drives innovation and helps us avoid blind spots, and we are building a culture that reflects these beliefs.
About Umami Bioworks
Umami Bioworks is cultivating the future of sustainable seafood by crafting delicious, nutritious, affordable cultivated fish that is better for our health, our oceans, and our planet.
Pilot Plant Program Manager
Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and create massive impact by building the production system that will feed humanity with the next generation of sustainable seafood.
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