Head of Technical Program Management

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Head of Technical Program Management (f/m/d)

Starting date: As soon as possible
Compensation package: €100,000 - €110,000 in yearly salary and €80,000 - €120,000 in equity. Additionally up to €5,000/year in company benefits.
Work Model: Full-time, Hybrid in Munich

Your Role

As Head of Technical Program Manager, you will be at the core of our value delivery processes from guiding the technical program management team to leading the organizational development of our company to meet Orbem’s business needs.

We are a purpose-driven deep-tech organization, transforming ideas into valuable impact is the reason why we exist. In this pivotal role, you'll shape the future of groundbreaking technologies, influencing innovation that drives real-world change.

Your day-to-day

Your responsibilities include: 

• Oversee Organizational Development: Guide decisions about team structures, value creation flows, and associated roles at the company level. 

• Lead by Example: Mentor and coach the Technical Program Management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

• Best Practices: Establish and refine comprehensive technical program management practices that align with our business goals with an emphasis on excellence and value delivery. 

• Nurture Know-how: Identify and grow areas of knowledge for technical program managers that are core to our business needs.

• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on expertise in technical program management, mentoring, and coaching team members in their day to day.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, quality managers, scientists, application specialists, and engineers to keep the teams focused and drive progress forward.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze team metrics to identify areas for improvement and track progress toward team development.

• Recruitment and Team Building: Build a high-performing technical program management team with diverse skills and expertise.

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.

• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.

• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable.’ We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Leadership

• Managerial Acumen: Previous experience leading and mentoring teams, motivating, mentoring and coaching team members.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Collaborative Leader: You build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Resilient Leader: You have experience in a fast-paced high-growth technology company
  

Technical program management

• Proven Experience: As a technical program manager, you successfully lead several complex projects combining a host of stakeholders, keeping the team focused, and motivated.

• Technical Expertise: You have previous experience in value delivery through project or program management and organization design, helping organizations to transform and adapt to new business needs. 

• Tools and Processes: Deep project management tools (e.g. Atlassian suite) and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or Waterfall.   

• Problem Solver: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective strategies to maintain progress.

• Agility as Mindset: You understand the benefits of agility, when, and how to use it to deliver value quickly while keeping the team focused and motivated.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• Change Agent: You thrive on transforming processes and driving organizational change, motivating the team to adapt to new environments.

• Innovative Thinker: You are always seeking new and better ways to improve team dynamics and expertise, fostering engineering principles of robustness, simplicity, and adaptability.

• Impact-driven: You are on a quest to use innovation to solve real-world challenges, understanding the role of technology as the key enabler. 

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.

• Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.

• Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.

• Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.

• Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.

• Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

• Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.

• 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.

• Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.

• Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.  

Your team

As Head of Technical Program Management, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai 

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!