TPM Lead and Engineering Chief of Staff

Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting productivity, capturing and analyzing real-time data, and continuous improvement.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany and Hungary. Focused on composable, human-centric solutions for industrial environments, Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator. Tulip has also been named one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” for 2023. 

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience in a technology or engineering-focused organization 
• You are able to maintain a strategic view of the software engineering process even while executing on the minutiae of everyday development
• Familiarity with high growth startups and are comfortable with taking on projects with little direction 

What Skills Do I Need:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn organizational data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledgeable of and experienced with implementing agile/scrum best practices

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to set and execute on the team's strategic vision and goals
• Act as a Technical Program Manager, overseeing and driving technical projects to completion 
• Manage project schedules, identify possible issues and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects, serving as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across the engineering organization, including organizing regular team meetings and town halls
• Ensure systems and processes are adding value, removing obstacles that prevent them from doing their best work
• Manage budgets, resources, and team priorities to support the engineering team’s goals
• Anticipate risks and implement contingency plans to prevent disruptions 

Key Collaborators:

Head of Engineering, Engineering Leads, People Operations and Product

Working At Tulip

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include: 

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.