Lila Sciences · 14 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Platform
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expLila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that drive compliance and enhance software platform delivery, reliability, and operational excellence.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AILife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end program plan for FedRAMP readiness and adjacent compliance certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA as applicable), including milestones, dependencies, resourcing, and executive reporting
Build and run the cross-functional operating rhythm: program reviews, risk/issue management, decision logs, and stakeholder communications across software, security, IT, labs, and AI teams
Partner with Security/GRC to translate compliance requirements into implementable workstreams (controls, evidence collection, tooling, process changes) with clear owners and timelines
Drive remediation programs for gaps identified via audits, penetration tests, control assessments, and operational incidents
Write technical documentation, diagrams, and evidence readiness, including system boundaries, SSP inputs, policies/standards, and traceability from requirements to artifacts
Manage external-facing and 3rd party dependencies (assessors, auditors, vendors) and ensure internal teams are prepared for interviews and evidence requests
Run software platform programs that span multiple engineering teams
Establish program-level metrics and continuously improve execution through retrospectives and process refinement
Identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks by clarifying ownership, simplifying interfaces, and driving crisp decision-making
Create artifacts that scale: roadmaps, one-pagers, architecture/controls narratives, runbooks, and status updates tailored to technical and executive audiences
Qualification
Required
8+ years of technical program management, engineering program management, or equivalent experience delivering complex, cross-functional software and infrastructure programs
Demonstrated experience leading compliance, security, or audit-adjacent programs in cloud and software environments (FedRAMP experience is a strong plus)
Strong working knowledge of modern cloud and software delivery systems (AWS, identity, networking, infrastructure, CI/CD, observability, SDLC)
Proven ability to translate ambiguous requirements into an executable plan with clear milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including aligning teams with different incentives and constraints (engineering, security, IT, and lab operations)
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce concise documentation and executive-ready status updates
Track record of driving programs to completion in fast-moving environments with high standards for quality and security
Preferred
Direct experience with FedRAMP Moderate/High readiness, authorization processes, and the practical implementation of NIST 800-53 controls
Experience with SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 programs, including control mapping, evidence design, and audit execution
Familiarity with security tooling and practices: IAM, secrets management, endpoint management, vulnerability management, SIEM/logging, and incident response
Ability to operate at multiple altitudes: deep in execution details when needed, while maintaining a clear narrative and roadmap for leadership
Experience building program management frameworks, templates, and repeatable operating rhythms across an organization
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
$550.67MKey Investors
ARIANVenturesBraidwell,Collective Global Management
2026-01-20Grant· $0.67M
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
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