Associate Project Manager (Remote)

We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our growing Platform - PMO Operations Team! In this role, you will support the delivery of Platform stream projects. Reporting to the Manager, Platform PMO, you will work closely with a number of stakeholders across the organization to assist in the successful delivery of projects to our customers. You will likely be involved in multiple projects at any given time, so you should be able to manage assigned tasks and priorities effectively.  BenchSci is a remote-first organization.

At this moment, we are welcoming applicants from Canada. 

• Assist in driving and delivering cross-functional projects through collaboration with your team’s functional leads
• Support project estimating, timeline development, resource scheduling, and coordinating releases under the guidance of senior project managers
• Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on assigned tasks, potential risks, and progress towards milestones
• Facilitate smooth cross-functional team hand-offs and assist in resolving issues as they arise
• Assist in working cross-functionally to ensure the project scope and business case are clearly defined and documented
• Work with your team to identify and report roadmap/feature dependencies and impediments
• Assist in the management of multiple projects simultaneously.

• 1-2 years of experience in a project-related role or supporting technical projects
• Experience with working in an agile environment and familiarity with the SDLC
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and manage assigned tasks with deadlines
• Experience assisting in the delivery of software products and communicating updates to stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits and Perks: 

An engaging remote-first culture 

A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options

A robust  vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year

Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year

Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays

Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Annual learning & development budget

A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci

An annual lifestyle spending account allowance

Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options

The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. 

Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centres. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. 

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.  Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey.  Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: 

Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to talent@benchsci.com.