Technical Program Manager

Location: Somerville, MA (in-person role)

About the role

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. Technical Program Managers at Formlabs are project managers who usher new technology from concept through production, partnering with the design team and product stakeholders to develop world-class products. They act as 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production
• Own the program budget, including specific staffing plans, and be responsible for every dollar spent on a given project
• Create and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, ensuring end product cost hits 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 that deliver within cost and schedule
• Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress and 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 and problem-solving processes
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to drive decision-making, including trade-off discussions and program strategy
• Business-minded with the ability to break down program decisions in terms of dollars
• Passion for constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiency
• Ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel
• Experience communicating upwards to senior management while 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
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• B.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shipping highly technically complex products as a design engineer
• Experience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companies
• Experience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partners

Benefits

• 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 and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats
• Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
• Unlimited 3D prints

Pay

Full-time employees receive equity in the form of RSUs, with financial investment growing in accordance with impact. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range based on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact.

Annual Base Pay Range: $75,000—$120,000 USD