Project Manager - III- #26-11678

$92.80-$93.52 per hour Foster City, CA Contract

• Details:

• + The Global Data & Digital Innovation (GDDI) team is pivotal in advancing technology transformation to deliver premier Healthcare Provider experiences through advanced digital experiences, data and analytics.

We are seeking a Business Strategy & Operations (BS&O) Manager with demonstrated commercial life science and digital technology expertise - Advanced therapy experience (e.g. CGT) highly valued. + GDDI is delivering an ambitious portfolio of data and digital investments and requires a disciplined and self-starting BS&O manager to drive strategic planning, portfolio governance, stakeholder communications and operational rigor - ensuring that priorities, investments, and execution remain tightly aligned to business outcomes and enterprise value. + At Kite, we are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. We are helping change the paradigm of cancer treatment and are revolutionizing individually tailored treatments. That means a fast moving and constantly changing environment, where we make discoveries every day - discoveries that include our own capabilities and individual potential. + We're seeking to recruit highly motivated talent to join our exciting mission, in the development of innovative cell therapies and their application to the treatment of patients with cancer. + This is a key role in Kite's Global Digital, Data & Innovation team (GDDI) and reports to the Executive Director, Commercial. + The GDDI team are accountable for developing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for all digital technologies, data & analytics solutions used by Kite's Commercial function, and the customers it serves. GDDI collaborate with teams across the enterprise (Commercial, TechOps, Clinical, IT, Legal / Compliance etc.) to deliver on these capability roadmaps, with initiatives ranging in scale from multi-year digital transformation to ongoing enhancement of Commercial technologies delivered via agile release.

• Your Responsibilities
• This role blends strategy, operations, governance, and execution leadership.

Core responsibilities include:

• + •Strategy & Planning•+ Support development and execution of GDDI strategic priorities, annual objectives, and multi‐year transformation roadmaps.

+ Translate executive strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and outcomes. + Drive structured problem-solving and decision frameworks to inform leadership choices. +

• Portfolio & Investment Governance
• + Operate and evolve portfolio management and prioritization across GDDI initiatives. + Support business case development, ROI tracking, and capacity / funding trade-off decisions. + Enable transparent governance forums and executive readiness materials. +
• Operating Model & Execution Excellence
• + Establish and run GDDI operating cadence (e.g. portfolio reviews, roadmap updates). + Partner with Commercial, IT, and Vendor leads to track execution against commitments. + Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks - driving mitigation plans early. +
• Transformation Enablement
• + Support large-scale programs including: + Digital and data platform modernization. + AI strategy, implementation and scale-out. + Global operating model evolution. + Launch and scale‐up readiness for new therapies and geographies. + Enable cross‐functional alignment across Commercial, Medica Affairs, TechOps, and IT. +
• Change, Communications & Commercial Enablement
• + Drive change management and adoption strategies in partnership with program leads. + Develop clear executive communications, narratives, and performance readouts. + Strengthen documentation, knowledge management, and continuity practices. +
• Performance Measurement & Value Realization
• + Define and track KPIs tied to business outcomes, adoption, and value delivery. + Elevate insights on portfolio health, performance trends, and realized benefits.

• Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• + •Strategic & Operational Experience•+ 5 years of experience in strategy, operations, transformation, or consulting roles.

+ Demonstrated success operating in complex, matrixed, global environments. + Experience supporting senior leadership and executive governance forums. +

• Industry & Domain Knowledge
• + Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries strongly preferred. + Exposure to digital transformation, data & analytics, or enterprise platforms. + Understanding of compliance, risk management, and enterprise delivery models. +
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
• + Strong analytical mindset with ability to structure ambiguity and synthesize insights. + Expertise building operating models, prioritization frameworks, and performance metrics. +
• Communication & Influence
• + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Proven ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders. + Experience creating executive‐ready materials and narratives. +
• Ways of Working
• + Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail. + Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic perspective. + Comfortable working in agile and hybrid delivery environments.

• Education & Certifications:

• + Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. + Certifications in strategy, program management, agile, or change management all a plus.

• Our Core Values:

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Integrity:

• Doing what's right. +

• Inclusion:

• Encouraging diversity. +

• Teamwork:

• Working together. +

• Excellence:

• Being your best. +

• Accountability:

• Taking personal responsibility.

• About US Tech Solutions:

• US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .
• US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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• By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
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