Project Manager

About Us

We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world’s first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, food security and the environment. With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time. We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.

Role Overview

In support of the national response to the New World Screwworm (NWS) re-incursion, Flyttr is rapidly establishing operations in an R&D facility and standing-up a modular sterile fly production facility in San Antonio, Texas.

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering strategically important infrastructure

and the biological solutions that will support the national NWS response. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project plans, and drive execution against scope, schedule, and budget. Working effectively with internal and external stakeholders, you will own the integrated project schedule, proactively identify and manage risks and issues, and provide clear, actionable updates to the Global Program Manager and Executive Leadership Team, with strong matrixed engagement with the NWS Program Director.

Success in this role requires strong technical project management experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical information into concise executive-level reporting. Experience supporting technology development programs is essential, while familiarity with construction projects is highly desirable. You will also develop and monitor project budgets, helping to ensure project objectives are achieved efficiently, on schedule and within budget.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience supporting biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, or research and development programs.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and external partners.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including executive-level reporting.
• Excellent problems solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and site requirements, including laboratory safety and biosafety protocols.