Technical Program Manager for Chemistry Initiatives

Role overview Lila Sciences uses its autonomous science platform to tackle challenges in materials discovery, from advanced structural materials and coatings for harsh environments to clean energy catalysts and carbon capture technologies. The Materials Science experimentation team moves quickly and relies on solid operational management to keep projects on track. The Materials Technical Program Manager plays a key role in maintaining this operational discipline. This position focuses on managing execution: overseeing project plans, coordinating dependencies across teams, and removing obstacles before they slow progress. The Technical Program Manager works closely with Materials Science domain leaders, who set the scientific direction, and takes responsibility for building the structure and processes that enable rapid, scalable experimentation. This role does not direct scientific research but ensures the environment supports high-velocity scientific work. It suits someone who enjoys program management in complex technical fields. What you will do Direct daily program execution for the Materials Science experimentation team by managing project plans, tracking milestones, and keeping autonomous science programs on schedule. Act as the main operational point of contact between the Materials Science team and partners in Automation, ML, and Engineering. Communicate needs, align priorities, and resolve cross-functional dependencies. Translate scientific objectives into structured workstreams that support efficient and scalable autonomous experimentation. Lead program rituals such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure meetings are purposeful, documentation is thorough, and follow-up actions are completed. Collaborate with domain leaders to identify blockers, risks, and interdependencies early, and drive resolution. Support delivery of commercial contracts by working with the Product & Revenue team to define, monitor, and communicate program commitments to stakeholders. Contribute to capacity planning and resource allocation in partnership with scientific leadership. Requirements Minimum 10 years of program or project management experience in materials science, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech settings. Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs in evolving, ambiguous environments. Strong motivation to build programs from the ground up; experience in early-stage startups is a significant advantage. Location Cambridge, MA, USA

Join lilasciences as a Technical Program Manager in the vibrant city of Cambridge, MA. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to drive projects that enhance our innovative life sciences solutions. Your expertise will guide the successful execution of programs from inception through completion, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

Lila Sciences is forming a dedicated AI safety team to address the unique risks and challenges posed by scientific superintelligence. The company seeks a Senior or Principal Technical Program Manager to guide the operational side of AI safety research, helping to shape how the team approaches complex and evolving problems. Role overview This Technical Program Manager position connects research, engineering, model development, policy, and executive leadership. The work involves translating fast-moving research into structured, accountable plans. While this is not a research role, curiosity about the technical aspects of AI safety is important. The team values clear communication and the ability to bring clarity and structure as the organization expands. What you will do Act as the primary communication link between the AI safety team and technical, research, and scientific groups. Share complex results and coordinate resource needs. Establish information flows to keep teams connected. Promote accountability within cross-functional, distributed teams, building consensus and trust through open communication and sound judgment. Support rapid experimentation and iteration by refining and applying effective program management practices. Create clear documentation and reports to communicate vision, track progress, and ensure alignment with company objectives. Accurately represent program status and risks, even in uncertain or shifting situations. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Minimum of 6 years of program or project management experience in technology or life sciences. Demonstrated success in program management, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with skill in turning technical requirements into actionable plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level documents, roadmaps, and updates. Location This position is based in Cambridge, MA or San Francisco, CA, USA.

AI Resident – 2026 CohortThe AI Residency Program presents a unique, full-time research opportunity aimed at connecting cutting-edge academic research with practical industry applications, specifically in the realm of AI for materials science. As a resident, you will collaborate closely with leading scientists and engineers at Lila Sciences on impactful, open-science projects, allowing you to either delve into fundamental research or apply innovative solutions to real-world challenges.Duration: 6–12 months (with the possibility of extension)Start Dates: Initial cohort members will begin in January 2026, with rolling applications and additional intakes scheduled for Summer and Fall 2026.Cohort Size: A select group of talented residentsMentorship: Dedicated pairing with technical mentors and constructive feedback from diverse cross-functional teamsResources: Access to proprietary datasets, high-performance computing resources, and Lila’s comprehensive research infrastructureResearch areas of focus include ML-accelerated simulations, Bayesian methods, representation learning, generative models, agentic science, and ML-driven automation.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) stands as the world's largest telematics service provider, dedicated to enhancing road safety for drivers everywhere. Our innovative AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, aggregates sensor data from millions of IoT devices—including smartphones, proprietary Tags, connected vehicles, dashcams, and third-party devices—merging them with contextual data to deliver a comprehensive view of vehicle and driver behavior. Our insights empower auto insurers, automakers, commercial mobility companies, and public sector entities to enhance risk assessment, safety measures, claims processing, and driver improvement initiatives. With our headquarters in Cambridge, MA, and offices around the globe—including Budapest, Chennai, Seattle, Tokyo, and Zagreb—CMT safeguards millions of drivers daily.We are in search of an exceptional Principal Technical Program Manager who will take the helm in leading extensive cross-organizational initiatives from inception through to release. This pivotal role encompasses the coordination of release activities and the assembly of all CMT product lines. Our products are instrumental in our mission to promote safer drivers and roads by seamlessly integrating with a variety of applications and services. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring the timely and effective delivery of our technological solutions to partners and customers, making a significant impact on global safety.You will play a key role in influencing organizational roadmap priorities, determining system ownership, team composition, and guiding technical direction. Your ability to clearly communicate complex trade-off decisions to senior leadership will be essential in helping them navigate options. Identifying when a solution necessitates further technical guidance or can unlock substantial capabilities will be part of your expertise. You will also manage cross-functional communications to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned with project needs. Your guidance will ensure that the technical direction adheres to CMT's high standards for customer satisfaction, efficiency, stability, extensibility, simplicity, and operational excellence.If you are a collaborative, customer-focused, and innovative professional, we invite you to join us in our mission to make the world’s roads safer!

Harvard University is hiring a Program Manager, Student Programs, to join the team in Cambridge. This position focuses on shaping and delivering initiatives that foster both academic achievement and personal growth among students. The Program Manager works closely with faculty, staff, and students to help create a welcoming and engaging campus community. Key Responsibilities Design and launch student programs aimed at supporting learning and personal development Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to maintain a supportive and inclusive environment Use project management skills to oversee new and ongoing student initiatives Apply knowledge of student development to guide program success Collaboration and Impact This role requires regular partnership with various campus groups. By working across departments, the Program Manager helps ensure that student programs are effective and responsive to community needs.

Scholar Rock is a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering transformative therapies for individuals facing serious diseases with significant unmet needs. As a global frontrunner in the biology of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily of cell proteins, the company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Focused on advancing innovative treatments where protein growth factors are crucial, Scholar Rock has built a promising pipeline aimed at enhancing care standards for neuromuscular diseases, cardiometabolic disorders, cancer, and beyond, where growth factor-targeted medications can lead to transformative outcomes. Scholar Rock is the sole entity to demonstrate clinical proof of concept for a muscle-targeted therapy in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This dedication to pioneering distinct therapeutic strategies is driven by the broad application of a proprietary platform that has successfully developed novel monoclonal antibodies to precisely modulate protein growth factors. By leveraging cutting-edge scientific advancements in historically under-addressed disease areas, Scholar Rock strives daily to create new opportunities for patients. Discover more about the company's innovative approach at ScholarRock.com and follow us on @ScholarRock and LinkedIn.Summary of the Role:Scholar Rock is on the lookout for a Director of Program Management to act as the primary operational partner for the Myostatin Core Team. As the company progresses apitegromab through late-stage development and into commercialization, this role is critical in ensuring the Core Team operates with precision, speed, and alignment.This position is tailored for a highly accountable operator who collaborates seamlessly with the Program Leader. While the Program Leader concentrates on executive alignment and organizational strategy ("managing up and out"), the Program Manager focuses on internal team efficiency and execution ("managing in and down"). We seek a leader with the professional maturity to navigate the complexities of Lifecycle Management, coupled with the humility to own the details—from high-level scenario planning to the tactical nuances of meeting governance and documentation.Key Responsibilities:

Join the Management Training Program at eoctebp, a leading organization committed to developing future leaders across various industries. This program is designed to equip aspiring managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a dynamic business environment.

Join Iterative Health as a Program Manager II focusing on Integrations, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our integration projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation and optimization of our systems.In this position, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing integration initiatives, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring that project goals align with the strategic objectives of the organization.

HyperLight is a pioneering company leading the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics. This innovative material and process technology is revolutionizing high-performance, scalable optical components across various sectors, including AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, and sensing. Established in 2018 and supported by prominent venture capital, we have assembled a dedicated team focused on the real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.The heart of our operations is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform, a modular and integrated architecture optimized for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It provides a unique blend of exceptional performance and industrial readiness, allowing system developers to deploy our technology swiftly and efficiently. We collaborate closely with our customers and suppliers throughout all phases, from conceptualization and design to prototyping and mass production, ensuring a smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.At HyperLight, we believe our platform is pivotal in the golden age of integrated photonics, empowering humanity to reach new heights. Our world-class team, which encompasses engineering, business, and operations, is united by shared values of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. We embrace challenges with curiosity, humility, and a profound sense of care for one another.As we expand our team, we are looking for a Program Manager, PIC Development to propel projects forward for our industry-leading customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, resource management, and performance tracking, while fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration to produce and deliver our cutting-edge chips at scale for mission-critical customers and partners. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we achieve HyperLight's ambitious goals and accelerate our growth.

Your Role at Lila Sciences As a key contributor to our Physical Sciences division, you will focus on advancing the field of in silico materials discovery techniques. Your responsibilities will involve designing autonomous workflows and data-driven pipelines that effectively integrate simulation with artificial intelligence. You will lead the development of strategies that empower agents to analyze simulation data, derive hidden insights, and facilitate hypothesis generation and materials design. Your innovative approach will enhance our utilization of simulation outputs for discovery, fostering a seamless integration of physics-based modeling with AI reasoning systems. Collaboration with specialists in simulation, AI agents, and experimental automation will be pivotal as we strive to redefine the landscape of digital discovery. Key Contributions Create cutting-edge workflows for in silico materials discovery that link physics-based simulations and generative AI models. Develop intelligent systems where AI agents autonomously design, execute, interpret, and optimize simulations. Establish frameworks that maximize the utility of simulation data for prediction, inference, and discovery, with features like automatic data extraction and model training. Prototype and assess novel paradigms for simulation-aware agents that learn from and interact with scientific simulations. Design data structures, metadata specifications, and APIs to ensure smooth information transfer among simulations, machine learning models, and experimental data repositories. Build scalable, modular workflows that connect electronic structure, atomistic, and mesoscale simulations with AI-driven reasoning and hypothesis generation. Work alongside computational scientists, machine learning professionals, and platform engineers to integrate in silico discovery pipelines into Lila’s overarching scientific superintelligence framework. Qualifications for Success PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields. Strong background in in silico materials discovery, computational materials modeling, and/or simulation workflow design. Familiarity with large language models and their applications in scientific research. Experience in developing AI-driven or agentic workflows for scientific automation and discovery. Proficient programming skills in Python and scientific computing libraries.

Iterative Health is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join the commercial team. This role focuses on guiding cross-functional groups to deliver important projects that support the company’s healthcare technology solutions. The position plays a key part in shaping and executing programs that advance commercial priorities. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial programs from initial planning through to completion Coordinate efforts across multiple teams to achieve project objectives Drive strategic initiatives that align with Iterative Health’s commercial goals Contribute to the development and refinement of healthcare technology products Location This position is based in either Cambridge, Massachusetts or New York, New York.

Join AECOM as the Program Management Office Lead in the Infrastructure Construction sector. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead project management initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive operational excellence.

Join TetraScience, the pioneering force in the Scientific Data and AI sector, as we drive the Scientific AI revolution. Our mission is to design and industrialize AI-native scientific datasets, which power a suite of next-generation lab data management solutions, innovative scientific applications, and AI-driven outcomes. As a category leader, TetraScience has attracted the world's foremost companies in compute, cloud, data, and AI infrastructure, forming strategic partnerships that set us apart in the industry.As part of our recruitment process, we invite you to review the Tetra Way letter, authored by our co-founder and CEO Patrick Grady. This document is vital to understanding our company culture and values, and we encourage you to reflect on whether our ethos aligns with your personal values.In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Chief Customer Officer and serve as the operational cornerstone of our customer delivery organization. You will lead a dynamic team of Senior Implementation Project Managers (SPMs), ensuring the successful deployment and adoption of the TetraScience Operating System (OS). This high-impact leadership position demands a unique combination of executive program governance and in-depth technical expertise.Your responsibilities will include:Team Leadership & Scale: Inspire and cultivate a high-performing team of Senior Implementation Project Managers. You will oversee their professional development, performance management, and instill a culture of 'Extreme Ownership.'Strategic Delivery: Steer the comprehensive execution of our most complex, pioneering enterprise programs, establishing the benchmark for TetraScience OS implementation.Standardize the Playbook: Transition our delivery approach from customized to industrialized, producing high-quality documentation, work instructions, and implementation frameworks in Confluence to create a reliable 'single source of truth.'Portfolio Governance: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and real-time dashboards to monitor the health of product development, serving as the ultimate escalation point for any delivery challenges across the CCO’s organization.Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Engage with various departments to ensure cohesive project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Make a Significant Impact at Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is actively seeking a dynamic Associate Director or Director of Program Management in the Life Sciences sector. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced leader who will spearhead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of therapeutic programs within Lila's innovative platform. The successful candidate will directly manage projects across internal science, engineering, and automation teams dedicated to developing molecules for our partners, ensuring timelines, resource allocation, and progress tracking are meticulously maintained across diverse, multidisciplinary programs. In this capacity, you will also act as a key operational liaison with our pharmaceutical and biotech partners, guaranteeing seamless governance, communication, and delivery of project milestones. These programs involve significant scientific complexity and commercial importance, necessitating a proactive approach to driving execution in fast-paced, technically challenging environments while adeptly managing partner relationships and expectations. Your Responsibilities Lead comprehensive project management for active therapeutic initiatives, overseeing timeline development, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and dependency management among product, science, machine learning, and automation teams. Instill a sense of discipline in day-to-day execution, ensuring internal teams are aligned with clear priorities and deliverables, while swiftly addressing any identified blockers. Facilitate discussions regarding resource allocation and make trade-off decisions across a complex landscape of priorities, such as balancing AI model training experiments with immediate partnership deliverables. Create and uphold program-level reporting structures, including status updates, milestone tracking, and resource utilization insights for both internal leadership and external stakeholders. Proactively identify, communicate, and manage program risks, escalating issues as necessary and maintaining transparency with scientific and executive leadership. Organize and lead effective internal program meetings, decision-making forums, and reviews, ensuring the right information is disseminated to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner. Partner Engagement Act as the primary operational interface with partner organizations, coordinating joint governance, managing deliverable timelines, and fostering alignment on project milestones and expectations. Translate internal program statuses into structured updates for external partners, ensuring clarity while preserving internal complexities. Support alliance obligations, including participation in joint steering committees, milestone reporting, and deliverable handoffs.

The Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement is seeking a dedicated Administrative and Program Manager to oversee various initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experience for senior learners. This role involves coordinating programs, managing administrative tasks, and engaging with community members to ensure our offerings are impactful and enriching.

Join Integrated Resources Inc. as a Program Coordinator, Regulatory Information Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the management of regulatory information, ensuring compliance and accuracy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance regulatory submissions, contributing to our mission of delivering quality solutions in the healthcare sector.

Location: Cambridge, UK – (This role offers flexible working options, but candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to a commutable distance from our Cambridge office for onsite attendance as needed.Are you a community-focused, tech-savvy individual excited about connecting players and development teams? If so, we would love to hear from you!Your position will play a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant new era of user-generated plugins for RuneScape. By merging technical expertise with interpersonal skills, you will cultivate a development-oriented community that links our internal developers with our enthusiastic community developers, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to turn their ideas into reality and guiding our internal Plugin Project to success through ongoing community developer engagement.By immersing yourself in the technology of RuneScape and collaborating closely with our Technical Development Teams, you will serve as the essential conduit for the information and discussions that our community developers require to flourish.Key Responsibilities:Develop and oversee a Plugin Developer Program specifically for RuneScape.Act as a technical liaison for RuneScape within the development community, ensuring access to vital information and aligning our product plans with external developer needs.Acquaint yourself with our technology and coding languages to progressively address the requirements of our Plugin development community independently.Design and organize events – both in-person and virtual – that connect our technical teams with the plugin community.Create comprehensive documentation and resources to maximize the potential of external Plugin Development.Develop and maintain a developer journey into our ecosystem and supporting communities.Regularly assess and enhance our Plugin Ecosystem, ensuring our premier Plugins are easily discoverable.Identify deficiencies within community Plugin development and proactively drive solutions.Manage the Plugin Community spaces to foster an optimal development environment.Collaborate closely with the RuneScape Community Management team to promote and highlight Plugins that address player needs.

Harvard University is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Construction and Capital Programs. This pivotal role involves overseeing and managing the planning, design, and implementation of construction projects across the university's campuses. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction management principles, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.The Director will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead a team of professionals, drive strategic initiatives, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Harvard's infrastructure.