Materials Technical Program Manager

Lila Sciences

Cambridge, United States
Base: $156,000 - $214,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
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10+ years program management experience
Bachelor's degree in materials science or related field
Manage multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments
** Lila Sciences is seeking a Materials Technical Program Manager to oversee program execution within their Materials Science experiment team, emphasizing operational rigor and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within materials science or deep tech environments, demonstrating strong communication skills and scientific fluency. **

Job Summary

  • Lila Sciences is applying its autonomous science platform to solve hard materials discovery problems ranging from structural materials to carbon capture.
  • The role involves owning the execution layer by maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring agentic science programs are delivered on time.
  • Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and a company subsidized lunch program.

Matching Summary

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** Lila Sciences is seeking a Materials Technical Program Manager to oversee program execution within their Materials Science experiment team, emphasizing operational rigor and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within materials science or deep tech environments, demonstrating strong communication skills and scientific fluency. **

Salary

Base: $156,000 - $214,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive base with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible time off, and educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years program management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field
  • Manage multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced environments
  • Coordinate across scientific and operational stakeholders
  • Support commercial program delivery with external partners

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building programs from the ground up
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, Asana, or Jira tools
  • PMP, PgMP, or agile certification like CSM or SAFe
  • Early-stage start-up experience
  • Bias toward purposeful meetings and documentation

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of program or project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
  • Scientific fluency to understand Materials Science program goals

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