Formlabs
3D printing
TechnicalProgramManager
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“Technical Program Manager at Formlabs. Skills: Technical program management, Product launch, Cross-functional collaboration, Stakeholder management, Budget management, Schedule management, Risk management. Ship the best product as fast as possible. Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production”
What You'll Achieve.
Ship the best product as fast as possible; End product cost hitting targets
Industry & Context.
Problem solving processes; Drive decision making; Trade-off discussions
In-person role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel, 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., Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Ship the best product as fast as possible
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
Be responsible for end product cost hitting targets
Act as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders
Coordinate all program activities from design to product launch
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
Manage issue resolution
and key risks to product stakeholders and senior management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with the design team; Working with product stakeholders; Nexus between the program team, product stakeholders, and senior management; Cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel; Building collaborative relationships with teammates and between teams
Communication Scope
Frequent reporting to company leadership; Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior management; Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Disciplined project management methodology, Define scope, Develop program plans, Deliver program within cost and schedule, Monitor projects, Evaluate progress/quality, Manage issue resolution, Risk management, Resource planning, Cost tracking, Production planning
Full Job Description
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 a
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