Formlabs
Technical Program Manager
Formlabs, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer, engineer, researcher, and artist in the world.
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 possibleManage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through productionOwn the program budget, including specific staffing plans. Be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given projectCreate and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, and be responsible for end product cost hitting targetsAct as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadershipUse disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plans which deliver the program within cost and scheduleMonitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress/quality, and manage issue resolution. Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior managementYou:
Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle & problem solving processesAbility to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making, i.e. trade-off discussions and program strategyAre business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollarsAre passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiencyHave 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 contributorsDemonstrated 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 skillsB.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science disciplineBonus
Experience shipping high technically complex products as a design engineerExperience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companiesExperience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partnersOur Perks & Benefits:
Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd 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.
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 possibleManage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through productionOwn the program budget, including specific staffing plans. Be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given projectCreate and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, and be responsible for end product cost hitting targetsAct as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadershipUse disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plans which deliver the program within cost and scheduleMonitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress/quality, and manage issue resolution. Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior managementYou:
Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle & problem solving processesAbility to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making, i.e. trade-off discussions and program strategyAre business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollarsAre passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiencyHave 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 contributorsDemonstrated 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 skillsB.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science disciplineBonus
Experience shipping high technically complex products as a design engineerExperience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companiesExperience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partnersOur Perks & Benefits:
Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUsComprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisorsGenerous 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 itAmple on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefitsHealthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treatsRegular sponsored professional development opportunitiesMany opt-in culture events across our diverse communityAnd 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.