Align Technology

We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation.. Aggressively manage risk across the project throughout the project development life cycle to ensure on time delivery. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services.. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan.. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

sr program manager

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles, changing lives.

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Ready to join us?

About this opportunity
The Senior Program Manager creates, manages and drives detailed planning and execution of a set of enterprise programs and/or projects, on time and within budget and scope. This position will be located in our San Jose, CA or Raleigh, NC office.

In this role, you will…
Oversee a programs which may comprise of multiple transformational projects focused on modernizing enterprise-scale systems
Accountable for creating a detailed delivery plan that can be executed by program/project teams
Ensure program/project teams understands the objectives of the project
Gain commitments from the program/project team to be accountable for delivering on time
Drive and communicates program/project status, schedule baselines, schedule issues, project risks and major decisions.
Maintain intense focus on delivering to all committed milestones and holds the project team accountable by holding weekly project status reviews
Aggressively manage risk across the project throughout the project development life cycle to ensure on time delivery
Communicate frequently with program/project teams, peers, management and upper management to ensure sharp focus on executing to the delivery plan and timeline
Keep the program/project teams organized and on track for effective implementation and delivery and implements process improvements where there’s inefficiency in the execution process
Build capability within the program/project teams to accomplish the project goals and deliver the program/project results on time
Follow up and maintain accountability of program/project success criteria post deployment
Must be flexible and creative in thinking to execute to a timeline when plans do not go as expected
Must follow up relentlessly to ensure cross functional project teams are delivering against their commitments
Additional responsibilities:
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Program Manager is expected to lead and manage a cross-functional team within a matrixed management structure and will not have formal direct reports. Locations of matrixed team will be spread across multiple geographical locations.

In this role, you’ll need …
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
8-10 years of project management experience preferably for new enterprise projects and/or product development
Experience delivering software projects
Experience project managing medical device (inclusive of regulatory requirements compliance) and hardware projects preferred
Experience running a portfolio of programs focused on modernizing enterprise-scale systems
Experience in CI/CD and DevOpsSec best practices
Experience with container orchestration tools
PMP certified preferred or equivalent certification (agile, etc)
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience
Should be able to effectively use Microsoft Project or equivalent tools to create and manage detailed program/project schedules
Expert understanding of new product development and/or enterprise program management processes including but not limited to waterfall, agile methodologies, etc.
Expert ability to create structures and processes necessary to deliver enterprise programs/projects and/or new products to successful implementation

Sound like a good fit?
Great! Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don’t worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.

About Align
Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.

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Global Diversity Statement:
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.


Primary Location Base Salary Range: $165,498 to $193,531 USD


Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

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