Materials Program Manager
About The Position
Materials Program Managers at Formlabs guide new technology from concept through production, partnering with materials scientists and product stakeholders to develop 3D printing materials. They coordinate program activities across internal teams, senior management, and external partners, from development and production ramp through product launch. The role focuses on bringing technically complex products to market, maintaining progress and quality, managing risks and issue resolution, and delivering products within cost and schedule. It also includes organizing beta testing, coordinating externally facing technical documents, and tracking post-launch issues through program closure.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in an engineering or R&D environment, with demonstrated project or program management experience.
- Understand how to bring product concepts from the lab to commercialization.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge to decision-making, including trade-off discussions and program strategy.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak up or pivot to a new direction when needed.
- Self-starter and natural problem solver with a desire to increase teammates’ effectiveness.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel.
- Experience communicating status and issues upward to product stakeholders and senior management.
- Highly collaborative and results-driven approach, with a focus on improving schedule and program efficiency.
- B.S. degree or higher in an engineering- or science-related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategy, planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production.
- Monitor projects, evaluate progress and quality, and manage issue resolution.
- Communicate program status, issues, and key risks.
- Connect program teams, key stakeholders, and external partners, including reporting to company leadership.
- Define scope and develop program plans to deliver within cost and schedule using disciplined project management methodology.
- Organize beta testing activities.
- Plan and coordinate the creation and implementation of externally facing technical documents.
- Ensure program closure, including post-launch issue tracking and required documentation.
Benefits
- Equity through RSUs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) matching and access to financial advisors
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
- Tenure-based paid sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks
- Flexible Out of Office Plan
- On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits
- On-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats
- Sponsored professional development opportunities
- Opt-in culture events
- Unlimited 3D prints
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
