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Operational Readiness Project Manager
CAI —San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 - $175,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Project Manager - Non IT 3
Manpower Engineering —Walnut Creek, CA
- Engineering
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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(USA) Manager, Program Management
Walmart —San Bruno, CA
- $91,000 - $169,000 a year
- High school
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
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Senior Manager, Project Leadership
Abbott Laboratories —Alameda, CA
- $148,700 - $297,300 a year
- Full-time
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- Bachelor's degree
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2d
Creative Project Manager
Kinder's —Walnut Creek, CA
- $135,000 - $155,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
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Programs and Communications Manager (4800C), Center for Interdisciplinary Critical Inquiry #87422
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
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- Recruiting
- Senior level
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Program Manager, M&A Recruiting | People
OpenAI —San Francisco, CA
- $162,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
Senior Project Manager
Abbott Laboratories —Alameda, CA
- $114,000 - $228,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Program Manager
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Writing skills
- Research
4d
Strategic Program Manager
Fictiv —Oakland, CA
- $105,000 - $150,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Manufacturing
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Operations Manager
Adyen —San Francisco, CA
- $125,000 - $190,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
10d
Program Manager
Robert Half —San Ramon, CA
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Director, Program Management Office
The Voleon Group —Berkeley, CA
- $250,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Referral program
Program Manager, Senior
Global Software Resources —San Ramon, CA
- $90 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Program Manager
Ohalo —South San Francisco, CA
- $140,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- System design
- Bachelor's degree
Head of Creative Operations
Harvey —San Francisco, CA
- $221,600 - $332,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Project Manager III
Alameda Health System —Oakland, CA
- $72.52 - $120.88 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, CKMH
American Heart Association —Oakland, CA
- $84,400 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Project Manager, Principal - Stellarus (Short Term Employment)
Blue Shield of California —Oakland, CA
- $137,720 - $206,690 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Work from home
8d
Product Operations Manager
OpenAI —San Francisco, CA
- $257,000 - $285,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
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Operational Readiness Project Manager

CAI -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Project development phase management
Resource allocation (project management tasks)
Operations transformation
Employee relationship building
English
Schedule management
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Client management
Project management software
Managing projects
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality systems
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Project planning phase
Project stakeholder communication
Analytics
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

CAI Overview:

Are You Ready?

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to over 700 people worldwide. We provide program and project management, commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, and other consulting services associated with operational readiness and operational excellence to FDA-regulated and other mission-critical industries.

We put our clients’ interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles:

We act with integrity

We serve each other

We serve society

We work for our future

We believe that with employee ownership, one person’s success is everyone’s success. We embrace a Team Before Self mindset, demonstrate Respect for Others, and maintain a Can-Do Attitude—our three core values.

Position Overview:

The Operational Readiness Project Manager (ORPM) serves as a strategic leader bridging the gap between mechanical completion and sustained operational performance. The ORPM designs and leads holistic Operational Readiness programs using CAI’s six-pillar Readiness Framework. This role ensures project teams achieve right-first-time metrics, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and deliver world-class performance from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project & Program Leadership

Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives.

Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1–3 client engagements simultaneously.

Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of readiness programs.

2. Pillar Integration & Execution

Serve as the primary consultant for OR campaigns integrating with Quality, Process, and Workforce streams.

Apply OE principles to pre-Day One activities (e.g., visual management, accountability, problem-solving).

3. Client Advisory

Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders (VPs, Site Heads, etc.).

Guide decision-making with a risk-based, speed-to-value mindset.

4. People Development

Lead and coach cross-functional teams including CQV, Quality, and external contractors.

Cultivate a culture of feedback and growth.

5. Thought Leadership

Contribute to CAI's brand via white papers, conference presentations, and client tools.

Skills & Characteristics Required:

Consulting & Facilitation

Align project stakeholders with clear vision and measurable goals.

Expert-level guidance for site and department leadership.

Project Execution

Manage scheduling, resource loading, controls, and closeout.

Execute comprehensive project planning and delivery.

Continuous Improvement

Drive site-wide transformation using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience:

BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field (or equivalent).

3+ years as a program/project manager on life science projects ($1MM+), or

8+ years in GMP-regulated operations with 5+ years leading readiness/start-up/OE transformations.

(Black Belt or equivalent preferred.)

Proven multi-site or multi-client portfolio experience.

Deep understanding of quality systems, tech transfer, equipment qualification, and analytics.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in project management software tools.

Other Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Willing to work overtime when necessary.

PMI PMP or PgMP certification a plus.

Critical Competencies

Influence Strategy

Evaluates and pursues initiatives, opportunities, and priorities based on fit with organization strategies.

- Identifies innovative solutions to challenges that have strategic impact, balancing both short- and long-term concerns.

Identifies issues related to emerging customer and market needs.

Satisfy the Customer

Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs.

Develops solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations and shares feedback with relevant groups.

Consistently follows up with customers to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Continually searches for ways to improve customer service, including removal of barriers and providing solutions.

Plan for Success

Translates business/function strategies into aligned plans and objectives and integrates across business groups.

Obtains and allocates resources needed to accomplish goals.

Anticipates risk and builds effective contingency plans.

Pursue Execution

Prioritizes and balances time, actions, resources, and initiatives to ensure achievement of critical goals.

Holds self and others accountable for achieving outcomes.

Anticipates obstacles and takes appropriate actions to accelerate work or improve quality.

Tailor Communication

Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Tailors communication style and content to audience effectively.

Writes technical concepts clearly and thoroughly for all audience types.

Build Partnerships

Cultivates a network of people across a variety of disciplines and functions within the organization.

Builds collaboration by identifying and conveying common interests and priorities, removing barriers, and breaking down silos.

Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.

Maintains positive relationships regardless of challenges, organizational level, personality, or background differences.

Influence Others

Develops and articulates compelling rationale for positions.

Builds a broad base of support among key decision makers and influencers.

Positions and explains ideas and proposals in ways that get support from others.

Encourages others to find new solutions that improve outcomes and deliver value.

Develop Self and Others

Continuously develops interpersonal skills to build effective internal and external relationships.

Models company values and always acts with integrity.

Looks for opportunities to develop breakthrough ideas and initiatives.

Average base salary range - not including benefits, and potential overtime and/or Cost of Living Adjustment.

CAI Benefits:

Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage

24 days of Paid Time Off

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Long Term Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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lead project manager jobs in berkeley, ca

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