Your Impact at LILA The Materials Science experiment team is running programs where the pace of autonomous experimentation demands real operational rigor, and we're looking for a Technical Program Manager to provide it. You'll work closely with the Materials Science domain leads who set scientific strategy and direction, while you own the execution layer: the project plans, the cross-functional dependencies, and the blockers that need to be surfaced and resolved before they become problems. You won't be directing scientific work - you'll be creating the conditions for it to happen at speed and at scale. This is a role for someone who genuinely loves the craft of program management in complex, technical environments. What You'll Be Building • Own day-to-day program execution within the Materials Science experiment team - maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring agentic science programs are delivered on time and with rigor • Serve as the primary operational interface between the Materials Science team and platform partners (Automation, ML, Engineering) - communicating needs, aligning on priorities, and keeping dependencies visible and resolved • Translate scientific program goals into structured workstreams that enable autonomous experimentation to run efficiently and at scale • Run program rituals including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives with a bias toward purposeful meetings, documentation, and follow-through • Partner with the Materials Science domain leads to surface blockers, risks, and interdependencies early and drive them to resolution • Support the delivery of commercial contracts by working with the Product & Revenue team to ensure program commitments are well-scoped, tracked, and clearly communicated to all stakeholders • Contribute to capacity planning and resource coordination in partnership with scientific leadership What You'll Need to Succeed • 10+ years of program or project management experience in a materials science, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech environment • A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field • A track record of managing multiple concurrent programs in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and energized by building programs from the ground up; early-stage start-up experience is a strong plus • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across scientific and operational stakeholders and manage complex cross-functional dependencies • Sufficient scientific fluency to understand Materials Science program goals and communicate them clearly to partner teams • Experience supporting commercial program delivery and working with external partners or customers • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - able to break complex goals into clear, achievable units of work and keep stakeholders consistently well-informed Bonus Points For • Familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or similar • PMP, PgMP, or agile certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe) is a plus Compensation We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact. U.S. Benefits. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program. International Benefits. Full-time employees outside the U.S. receive a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region. USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market. Expected Base Salary Range $156,000-$214,000 USD