Develop comprehensive program plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, balancing technical complexity with business objectives
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, manufacturing, and clinical affairs to ensure alignment and successful execution
Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans for the most complex technical challenges
Lead weekly program updates and status reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders
Manage resource allocation across multiple workstreams, ensuring optimal team composition to address technical complexities
Establish and maintain program governance, including decision-making frameworks, change management processes, and escalation paths
Drive continuous process improvement within the program and across the organization
Balance competing priorities and make data-driven decisions to keep the program on track
Provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing, material science, and digital workflow integration challenges
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
5+ years of technical program management experience
Demonstrated experience managing programs with significant technical complexity and interdependencies
Track record of successful program delivery at scale with significant technical components
Required Qualifications
Expert-level program management skills with ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept to launch
Deep understanding of hardware/software development lifecycles and manufacturing processes
Excellence in stakeholder management with strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience managing risks and dependencies in technically complex environments
Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to navigate ambiguity
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of 3D printing technologies and workflows
Experience with material science and advanced manufacturing technologies
Experience leading transformative or first-of-its-kind programs
Knowledge of design controls and quality system requirements for medical devices
Physical Demands
May require occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and partner locations
Primarily office-based work with standard physical demands of an office environment
Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)
Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
10 paid holidays per year
Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
Group plan voluntary life insurance
Fringe benefits
401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Allowances for those in commercial sales positions
Workplace perks such as food/coffee
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
LightForce Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
