Technical Software Program Manager
Markforged is seeking a talented and motivated Technical Software Program Manager who will be part of the Program Management team. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing the development of new software products that enhance our user’s 3D printing experiences. From Machine Learning/AI to enabling customers to print better, faster, & stronger with a world-class user experience; this role will drive exciting new projects from the initial planning/scoping phases all the way through launch.
What will you own?
- Serve as the primary conduit for projects/programs, between all functional organizations across the value chain
- Collaborate with product managers, as well as colleagues in engineering and design, to gather requirements and plan out deliverables
- Responsible for effectively initiating, planning, scheduling, forecasting, coordinating, controlling, managing and delivering all activities for projects and related release initiatives
- Continuously improve team processes and tools in the spirit of Agile project management and lean operations
- Demonstrate leadership by working with representatives from Product Management, Content, Documentation, Support, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to prioritize and negotiate internal resource allocation to formulate a release plan.
- Coordinate and communicate program status regularly to project teams, stakeholders across the value chain and the management team
- Team Management, holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work
- Promote empowerment of the team, mentoring team members where necessary
Important Note:
Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!
What you have:
- 5+ years of program management experience, specifically in the areas of SaaS
- Strong background in hardware and software integration
- Ability to be independent and thrive in ambiguity
- Comfortable with conflict resolution and have the skills to resolve disagreements quickly and effectively, bringing a problem-solving attitude to conflicting approaches
- Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced and fluid environment
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or technology required
- Experience with Gantt and task management tools; PMP preferred
- Jira working knowledge/experience preferred
Why Markforged?
Help us reinvent manufacturing.
We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.
We are one team that wins together!
You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.
Perks & Benefits
For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!
Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employee’s skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.
To all recruitment agencies: Markforged does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Markforged employees. Markforged is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Note: Markforged will NEVER contact candidates from the domain markforged.us. Anyone reaching out from this domain/email is fraud and NOT related to Markforged. The ONLY domain that is valid for Markforged communications is markforged.com. Please note that we will never ask you for banking information, social security numbers or other identification numbers as part of our recruiting process.
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