About LightForce
LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.
Unlike traditional stock brackets, LightForce delivers fully customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes at scale. With recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, LightForce continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized care.
Learn more at www.lf.co
Description
The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead a strategic next-generation product program at LightForce Orthodontics. This program represents a significant expansion of our product portfolio, complementing our existing offerings and integrating seamlessly with our digital planning and indirect bonding capabilities. The role requires exceptional program management skills to navigate an extremely complex technical path, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery across hardware, software, and manufacturing domains.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and drive a strategic product program through its entire lifecycle, managing complex technical integration within LightForce's personalized orthodontics system
Develop comprehensive program plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, balancing technical complexity with business objectives
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, manufacturing, and clinical affairs to ensure alignment and successful execution
Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans for the most complex technical challenges
Lead weekly program updates and status reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders
Manage resource allocation across multiple workstreams, ensuring optimal team composition to address technical complexities
Establish and maintain program governance, including decision-making frameworks, change management processes, and escalation paths
Drive continuous process improvement within the program and across the organization
Balance competing priorities and make data-driven decisions to keep the program on track
Provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing, material science, and digital workflow integration challenges
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
5+ years of technical program management experience
Demonstrated experience managing programs with significant technical complexity and interdependencies
Track record of successful program delivery at scale with significant technical components
Required Qualifications
Expert-level program management skills with ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept to launch
Deep understanding of hardware/software development lifecycles and manufacturing processes
Excellence in stakeholder management with strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience managing risks and dependencies in technically complex environments
Exceptional problem-solving skills with ability to navigate ambiguity
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of 3D printing technologies and workflows
Experience with material science and advanced manufacturing technologies
Experience leading transformative or first-of-its-kind programs
Knowledge of design controls and quality system requirements for medical devices
Physical Demands
May require occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and partner locations
Primarily office-based work with standard physical demands of an office environment
Perks and Benefits (US Employees Only)
Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
10 paid holidays per…