Director of Program Management

Sci.bio Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci.bio Recruiting seeks a hands-on Director of Program Management to lead cross-functional product development from concept through manufacturing and commercialization. You will drive integrated hardware/software programs, align engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain, and instill execution discipline to meet aggressive timelines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in program management or engineering operations, with experience in high-velocity hardware environments such as

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management, product development, or engineering operations leadership.
• Proven success leading cross-functional programs involving hardware and software.
• Experience in high-velocity hardware environments (consumer electronics, robotics, or regulated devices).

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated product development programs spanning hardware, software, manufacturing, quality and operations.
• Develop and maintain program plans with milestones, timelines and critical-path activities.
• Drive alignment across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely execution of development objectives.
• Identify risks, constraints and bottlenecks; proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities across development, verification/validation, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain and commercialization.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware development

PDLC understanding

Risk mitigation

Timeline management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Execution focus

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations or related field

Job description

Director, Program Management – Product Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Medical Devices / Diagnostics / Advanced Hardware & Technology

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an innovative, rapidly growing technology company seeking an experienced Director of Program Management to lead complex, cross-functional product development initiatives from early development through manufacturing and commercialization.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys bringing structure, accountability, and execution discipline to technically complex programs.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from either the IVD/diagnostics industry or a high‑velocity product development environment, such as consumer electronics, robotics, aerospace, automotive technology, or advanced hardware.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have successfully managed aggressive product development timelines, coordinated multiple engineering and technical teams, and helped bring complex physical products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated product development programs spanning hardware, software, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including milestones, timelines, dependencies, resources, and critical-path activities.
• Drive alignment and accountability across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution of product development objectives.
• Identify program risks, resource constraints, and potential bottlenecks, proactively developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities across product development, verification and validation, manufacturing scale‑up, supply chain, and commercialization.
• Establish and continuously improve program management processes, reporting structures, and operational workflows.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to communicate program status, elevate critical issues, and facilitate timely decision‑making.
• Support the transition of products from development into manufacturing and commercial readiness.
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, product development, engineering operations, or related technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional product development programs involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Experience in one or more of the following environments:
• Consumer electronics or high-volume hardware product development.
• Robotics, aerospace, automotive technology, or other fast‑paced engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, integrated scheduling, critical‑path management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience coordinating hardware, software, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
• Proven ability to drive execution against aggressive timelines in dynamic, resource‑constrained environments.
• Experience building or improving program management frameworks and processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience bringing complex hardware or regulated products from development through manufacturing and launch.
• Familiarity with verification and validation, design controls, design transfer, or quality systems.
• Experience working in a startup, high‑growth technology company, or similarly fast‑moving product development environment.
• Previous experience establishing a PMO function or developing program management infrastructure.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

We're looking for someone who is technically curious, highly organized, and comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can shift quickly.

You know how to bring structure to complex programs without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. You're comfortable challenging timelines, holding teams accountable, and working directly with technical leaders to solve problems.

Most importantly, you're a hands‑on program leader who takes ownership of execution rather than simply tracking project status.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in bringing sophisticated technology products from development into commercial production.