Senior Technical Program Manager

Formlabs
Somerville, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing technically complex product launches. This in-person role in Somerville, MA, emphasizes cross-functional coordination and financial responsibility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in managing hardware development from concept to production.
    — “Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production”
  • Individuals who have led cross-functional teams and communicated with senior leadership.
    — “the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadership”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of technical product design and cost modeling.
    — “Create and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process”

Things to consider

  • This role demands in-person presence in Somerville, MA, with no remote flexibility mentioned.
    — “This is an in-person role based in Somerville, MA.”
  • Candidates must be capable of handling budget accountability and financial decision-making.
    — “Own the program budget, including specific staffing plans. Be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given project”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cross-functional project execution and stakeholder communication in your resume.
    — “Have the ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel”
  • Showcase your ability to align program strategy with business objectives and cost targets.
    — “Are business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollars”
  • Emphasize your hands-on experience with program management tools like scheduling and risk management.
    — “Demonstrated experience creating and implementing program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning, etc.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully managed complex technical projects from concept to production
  • Developed and maintained program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning
Typical background
3+ years of program management experienceB.S. degree in engineering or science discipline

Skills & requirements

Required

Program ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Project ManagementBudget ManagementCost ModelingRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTechnical KnowledgeCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Start-up ExperienceHardware DevelopmentOverseas Manufacturing Experience

Stack & domain

Project ManagementTechnical KnowledgeProgram Management ToolsCommunicationProblem SolvingCost TrackingProduction PlanningRisk ManagementResource PlanningLeadershipCollaborationTeamwork3D PrintingManufacturingProduct Development

About the role

Original posting from Formlabs

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Technical Program Managers at Formlabs are project managers who usher new technology from concept through production; partnering with the design team and the product stakeholders to develop world class products. They are the nexus between the program team, product stakeholders, and senior management, coordinating all program activities from design to product launch.  

We look for people who are passionate about learning and taking on new challenges, care about shipping impactful products, and are interested in building strong collaborative relationships with teammates and between teams.

This is an in-person role based in Somerville, MA.

The Job:

Ship the best product as fast as possible 

Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production

Own the program budget, including specific staffing plans. Be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given project

Create and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, and be responsible for end product cost hitting targets

Act as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadership

Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plans which deliver the program within cost and schedule

Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress/quality, and manage issue resolution. Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior management

You:

Minimum of 3 years Program Management Experience

Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle & problem solving processes

Ability to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making, i.e. trade-off discussions and program strategy

Are business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollars 

Are passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiency

Have the ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel. Have experience communicating upwards to senior management, while simultaneously managing high output from individual contributors 

Demonstrated experience creating and implementing program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning, etc.

Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills 

B.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline

Bonus

Experience shipping high technically complex products as a design engineer

Experience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companies

Experience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partners

Our Benefits & Perks:

Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors 

Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible Out of Office Plan – Take time when you need it

Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats

Regular sponsored professional development opportunities

Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community

And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.

Compensation

Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You’ll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:$120,000—$180,000 USD

Source: Formlabs careers

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