Lead, Engineering Program Management
We are looking for a Lead, Engineering Program Management to join our team in Watertown, MA. Markforged is reinventing manufacturing, and we are looking for a technical people leader passionate about driving cutting-edge additive technologies to market. If you have experience in people leadership, technical program management, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited to lead new hardware and materials from thought to product, then we want you to join our team.
What will you own?
The Lead, Engineering Program Management (EPM), reporting into Engineering Senior Leadership, is the primary technical manager of all NPI programs. Ultimately, the Practice Lead is a player / coach and responsible for 3 key areas:
- “Coach”: As direct manager and people leader of hardware and materials Technical Program Managers, this role is responsible for team and process development in support of NPI programs.
- “Player”: At times, direct program management of NPI (hardware or materials) programs due to team capacity. While the largest NPI programs will be handled by individual contributors under the Practice Lead, all NPI programs require Engineering Program Management support.
- Development of Markforged-wide program management best practices: Collaboration with Practice Leads in Software, Manufacturing, Corporate, and/or ISS on the development of Phase-Gate, Agile, Sustaining / End of Life, or similar processes through bi-weekly meetings to ensure operational consistency and fit.
Important Note:
Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!
What you have:
- 3+ years experience as a leader of technical program management teams (EE, MechE, Materials Eng, Manufacturing) in a fast-paced / high-growth environment.
- Experience with Phase-Gate, Agile, and other related Program Management methodologies in the development of complex electromechanical systems.
- Familiarity with firsthand execution of projects or programs, such as establishment of milestones, deliverables, risks, and labor/financial estimations.
- A strong desire to build foundations, process, and lead initiatives.
- Experience with JIRA, Smartsheets, Confluence, and GSuite, preferably at admin or developer-level.
Bonus points for:
- Background in additive manufacturing, materials science, engineering, or general manufacturing.
- Admin / Developer-Level knowledge of Atlassian products or Smartsheet.
Why Markforged?
Help us reinvent manufacturing.
We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.
We are one team that wins together!
You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.
Perks & Benefits
For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!
Please be aware that the Company requires all employees [who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically] to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of a vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employee’s skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.
To all recruitment agencies: Markforged does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Markforged employees. Markforged is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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