Technical Software Program Manager at GRAIL

Menlo Park, California, United States

GRAIL Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Willingness to work hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office) in Menlo Park, CA, and relocate to Sunnyvale, CA in 2026
  • Technical understanding combined with program management discipline
  • Ability to manage projects of moderate scope and complexity
  • Experience applying PMBOK principles and Agile practices
  • Professional program management expertise to resolve moderately complex issues using discretion and sound judgment
  • Ability to exercise ownership over timelines, scope, and deliverables while following established policies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables across multiple workstreams of moderate complexity
  • Define scope, success metrics, and milestones in partnership with engineering, product, and operations teams
  • Track progress against key milestones, escalating risks or deviations in scope, schedule, or budget to leadership as needed
  • Partner with cross-functional teams—including Software Engineering, Product Management, IT, and Security—to ensure alignment on priorities and dependencies
  • Facilitate team meetings and drive action items to resolution, ensuring accountability across roles and owners
  • Build strong working relationships across teams to streamline execution and resolve cross-functional challenges
  • Identify risks early, propose mitigation strategies, and track resolution through completion
  • Ensure issues are escalated appropriately, fostering transparency and proactive problem-solving
  • Serve as the primary contact for project updates and program status, preparing concise reports for leadership and stakeholders
  • Provide clear visibility into progress, scope changes, and delivery timelines
  • Apply program management best practices (PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid models) to improve delivery efficiency
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of team workflows, documentation, and communication processes
  • Help define and implement program management tools, templates, and reporting standards
  • Define and track KPIs (schedule adherence, risk closure rate, velocity) to measure project health and delivery success
  • Compile post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and process improvement opportunities

Skills

Program Management
PMBOK
Agile
Software Engineering
IT
Platform Engineering
Stakeholder Management
Risk Mitigation
Next-Generation Sequencing
Data Science

GRAIL

Develops blood tests for early cancer detection

About GRAIL

GRAIL focuses on improving cancer detection through advanced blood tests that identify cancer at its earliest stages, enhancing treatment success rates. The company utilizes high-intensity sequencing to analyze tumor genome data, employing algorithms and deep learning to extract actionable information for early cancer detection. GRAIL differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to large-scale clinical studies that validate the effectiveness of its tests. The primary goal is to reduce global cancer mortality by enabling early diagnosis, making the disease more treatable.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,765.5MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Outstanding People - Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, committed to collaboration, education, and proactive problem-solving.
Strong Compensation - We offer competitive salaries and savings plans to provide for long-term financial planning.
Complete Health Coverage - Take advantage of comprehensive health coverage, with medical, dental and vision, to keep you and your family healthy.
Work-Life Balance - Make everyday life more manageable with flexible time off – we trust you to do great work and take time for yourself.

Risks

Potential overdiagnosis could impact the perceived value of GRAIL's tests.
Significant net losses may affect investor confidence and long-term sustainability.
High test costs may limit accessibility in markets with less healthcare funding.

Differentiation

GRAIL uses high-intensity sequencing for early cancer detection via blood tests.
The Galleri test screens for over 50 cancers with a single blood draw.
GRAIL's tests are supported by large-scale clinical studies ensuring reliability.

Upsides

Collaborations with platforms like Function Health expand Galleri test accessibility.
Revenue from Galleri grew 52% year-over-year, indicating strong market demand.
GRAIL's technology aligns with trends in personalized and preventative medicine.

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