About the job
Your Role and Impact at Lila Sciences
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to spearhead pivotal, cross-functional initiatives that encompass software engineering, security, IT, labs, and AI teams. In this role, you will be instrumental in steering the planning, execution, and successful delivery of our compliance roadmap, including achieving FedRAMP readiness and securing other necessary certifications to support government and regulated deployments.
Simultaneously, you will manage critical software platform programs aimed at enhancing delivery, reliability, security posture, developer velocity, and operational excellence across our technology platform.
Your Contributions Will Include
- Leading the comprehensive program planning for FedRAMP readiness and related compliance certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA), including key milestones, resource allocation, and executive reporting.
- Facilitating a cross-functional operational rhythm through program reviews, risk and issue management, decision logs, and effective stakeholder communications across software, security, IT, labs, and AI teams.
- Collaborating with Security/GRC to translate compliance requirements into actionable workstreams (controls, evidence collection, tooling, process adjustments) with designated owners and timelines.
- Overseeing remediation efforts for any gaps identified through audits, penetration tests, control assessments, and operational incidents.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation, diagrams, and evidence readiness, including system boundaries, SSP inputs, policies/standards, and traceability from requirements to artifacts.
- Managing external relationships with third-party assessors, auditors, and vendors, ensuring our internal teams are well-prepared for interviews and evidence requests.
- Directing software platform initiatives that span across multiple engineering teams.
- Establishing program-level metrics and continuously enhancing execution through retrospectives and process improvements.
- Identifying and addressing organizational bottlenecks by clarifying ownership, simplifying interfaces, and fostering decisive action.
- Producing scalable artifacts such as roadmaps, one-pagers, architecture/controls narratives, runbooks, and status updates tailored to both technical and executive audiences.
What You Need to Succeed
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or a related field, delivering complex, cross-functional software and infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record in leading compliance, security, or audit-related programs within cloud and software environments, with FedRAMP experience being a significant advantage.
- Strong understanding of modern cloud technologies and best practices.

