Materials Program Manager - Autonomous Experimentation

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible time off with generous company-wide holidays

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance program

Commuter benefits

Company subsidized lunch program

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee program execution within the Materials Science experiment team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a materials science or deep tech environment. Responsibilities include maintaining project plans, facilitating communication among teams, and supporting commercial contract delivery. We offer a competitive salary range of $156,000 - $214,000, comprehensive benefits, and generous equity options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program or project management experience in materials science, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech environment.
• A track record of managing multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across scientific and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day program execution within the Materials Science experiment team.
• Serve as the primary operational interface between the Materials Science team and platform partners.
• Support the delivery of commercial contracts by working with the Product & Revenue team.

Skills

Program management experience

Coordination across stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Jira

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee program execution within the Materials Science experiment team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a materials science or deep tech environment. Responsibilities include maintaining project plans, facilitating communication among teams, and supporting commercial contract delivery. We offer a competitive salary range of $156,000 - $214,000, comprehensive benefits, and generous equity options.