Digital Transformation Project Manager - Life Sciences

This role is located in Somerville, MA- We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Tulip , the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.

A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work.”

About You:

You know the challenges in manufacturing and operations, and you believe there is a better way

You thrive on communicating and can do so across levels, with people from the shop floor to engineering managers to executives

You’re meticulously organized, able to prioritize in ambiguous situations for yourself and your team, and look ahead to risks and mitigate then

You understand the business impact of operational improvements

You’re ready for a start-up environment as part of a fast growing SAAS company

You are comfortable working with digital tools and have a willingness to adopt new AI-assisted workflows as they are introduced to the PS org

What skills do I need?

5+ years of combined experience delivering projects for regulated life sciences customers, including experience in project or program management, manufacturing or production operations, management consulting, or customer success roles within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device organizations

Strong working knowledge of regulated quality systems and compliance frameworks, including GxP, ISO standards, and 21 CFR Part 11

Proven experience working with multi-divisional, multi-geographical customers and managing stakeholders across multiple functions

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute detailed project plans, including scope definition, milestones, ownership, and timelines, while coordinating internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience leading project meetings, facilitating decision-making, and delivering clear, executive-level updates to both technical and non-technical audiences

You will be among the first practitioners to help Tulip define what AI-first delivery looks like — training and tooling will be provided, but intellectual curiosity is expected

Nice to have:

Lean / Six Sigma experience, with exposure to continuous improvement initiatives in regulated manufacturing or operations environments

Familiarity with Agile and/or Scrum methodologies, including experience applying them in hybrid or regulated delivery models

Experience with AI-assisted project tools, knowledge management, or automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Copilot, Claude or similar)

PMP or other relevant project management certifications

Working knowledge of change control processes, PMO governance, and validation requirements (e.g., impact assessment, documentation, and traceability) within regulated life sciences environments

Key Responsibilities:

Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables collaboratively with cross-functional teams and customers

Collaborate with internal experts and customers to define project success and requirements

Lead organization of information and communication to allow teams to focus on project work

Provide expertise and thought leadership to guide customers through manufacturing digital transformations

Understand technical project details enough to manage and escalate when needed

Scope and quote projects for customers

Contribute to internal process development and continuous improvement

25% expected travel

Key Collaborators:

Customers

Internal customer-facing technical teams

Sales/ commercial

Tulip’s partners

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

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