Technical Program Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollars
• Passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiency
• Able to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel
• Able to communicate upwards to senior management, while simultaneously managing high output from individual contributors
• Have experience creating and implementing program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning, etc.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Passion for innovation and bringing ideas to life
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with technical product design life cycles

Benefits & Perks

• Roths Equity Program
• 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
• Ameble 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
• Unlimited 3D prints

Pay

The Annual Base Pay Range For This Role Is $75,000—$120,000 USD

Schedule

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