Lila Sciences · 5 hours ago
Senior Engineer II, Technical Program Manager
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expLila Sciences is pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by applying AI to every aspect of the scientific method. The Senior Engineer II, Technical Program Manager will oversee engineering programs, manage vendor collaborations, and ensure project execution while working closely with cross-functional teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AILife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead complex, multi-project engineering programs focused on the development, integration, and deployment of custom hardware, controls, and automation systems within regulated and industrial environments
Own end-to-end program execution, serving as the primary technical and delivery point of contact across internal stakeholders including Product Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Software, IT, Facilities, Process Automation, and external vendors
Ensure hardware and system offerings align with established product architectures, IT standards, process automation frameworks, and facilities requirements
Manage engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and quality-first execution
Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to review MSAs, develop SOWs, manage purchase orders, and oversee vendor contracting for external engineering and integration services
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, design, manufacturing, construction, quality, panel shops, IT, and third-party system integrators
Mentor and develop engineers and project team members, promoting standardized execution, technical rigor, and continuous improvement across programs
Establish and scale repeatable processes, standards, and tooling to support a growing and federated network of laboratories and engineering teams, including PLM, QMS, and other enterprise systems
Oversee vendor performance and ensure contracted hardware, control systems, and automation solutions meet technical, quality, regulatory, and delivery expectations
Standardize program pipelines and stage-gate execution models to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget delivery of new hardware and systems offerings
Communicate program status, risks, financial performance, and forecasts clearly and effectively to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline)
5+ years of experience delivering complex systems engineering, automation, or industrial control programs; experience operating at a senior project or program management level
Demonstrated experience working with life sciences, regulated manufacturing, and industrial automation integration environments
Strong background in systems integration, including controls, SCADA, hardware/software interfaces, and networked systems
Proven experience executing projects within quality management systems, including validation, verification, installation procedures, deviation management, and root cause investigations (e.g., GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11)
Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating work across engineering, operations, IT, quality, and external vendors
Strong financial and program management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, margin control, and resource utilization
Quality-first mindset with a track record of delivering compliant, reliable, and scalable systems
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, or research environments in life sciences or industrial settings
PMP or equivalent project/program management certification
Six Sigma or continuous improvement training
Experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems to standardized, reusable architectures
Benefits
Bonus potential
Generous early equity
Company
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M
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