Senior Technical Program Manager
Precision Neuroscience
IT, Operations
Santa Clara, CA, USA
ABOUT PRECISION NEUROSCIENCE
Precision Neuroscience is building a next-generation brain–computer interface (BCI) to heal and empower millions of people living with neurological conditions.
Our first product, Layer 7, is designed to help people with severe paralysis operate digital devices using only their thoughts—opening up new possibilities for daily life.
Our team brings together experts in neurosurgery, AI and machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, clinical science, and more. We combine deep technical rigor with a people-first mindset to turn breakthrough research into real-world medical solutions.
As a Precision employee, you’ll join one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of brain–computer interfaces. Since our founding in 2021, we have raised more than $180 million, advanced our technology through validation, and initiated human trials with leading hospitals across the country.
Our Values:
We build for human impact, measuring progress by the lives our work can change.
We do no harm, holding ourselves to the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility.
We innovate with urgency because the stakes are high and our users can’t wait.
We bring sharp minds, open ears, pairing expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect.
And we lead the way, taking ownership of our work and helping to shape the future of our field.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the development of our cutting-edge cortical surface array, driving the program from feasibility through clinical release.
In this role you will have the rare opportunity to drive the planning and execution of an innovative, paradigm shifting product in the most exciting medical device space of our time. This is a unique chance to move fast, think big, and leave a lasting mark on the future of brain computer interfaces and Precision’s core technology.
This position will be based in our Addison, TX office. We are unable to consider remote workers or individuals who are not currently based in the US and legally authorized to work in the US.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy, Planning, and Governance
Build and maintain a detailed, bottoms-up schedule for the cortical array workstream with clear visibility into interdependencies, shared deliverables, and critical path items
Facilitate work decomposition sessions with engineering teams across California, Texas, and New York to establish a credible, well-structured execution plan
Define and track program milestones, stage gate criteria, and delivery commitments across the workstream
Establish and maintain program infrastructure — planning cadences, status reporting, and accountability mechanisms — where limited structure currently exists
Report into and partner closely with the Director of TPM, who owns the overall implantable system program, ensuring the cortical array schedule integrates cleanly into the master program plan
Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination
Serve as the primary program integrator across mechanical engineering, materials, manufacturing, and quality teams spanning 3+ geographically distributed sites
Lead and coordinate across teams without direct authority, building trust and driving accountability through influence
Act as the central coordination point for cross-site dependencies, ensuring aligned priorities and clear ownership of shared deliverables
Plan and coordinate verification and validation activities within the cortical array program, ensuring clear ownership of execution and documentation responsibilities
Identify and escalate gaps in team coverage or execution risk quickly and effectively
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure the cortical array workstream adheres to Precision Design Controls and QMS requirements appropriate for a Class III active implantable medical device
Maintain DHF ownership visibility across the workstream, ensuring documentation obligations are clearly assigned and fulfilled
Support regulatory submission planning as it relates to sub-program milestones and deliverables, coordinating with regulatory and quality leads
Drive program execution in a manner consistent with FDA design control expectations and audit readiness
Risk Management
Own the cortical array risk register, spanning technical, schedule, manufacturing, and cross-site coordination risks
Lead regular risk reviews with stakeholders across sites and develop mitigation plans with clear owners and timelines
Escalate risks with proposed mitigation strategies to the Director of TPM and relevant stakeholders quickly and transparently
Technical Oversight
Develop working familiarity with the cortical array system architecture — including material design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes — to effectively drive planning and technical coordination decisions
Manage technical interface dependencies between the California, Texas, and New York teams, ensuring handoffs are well-defined and tracked
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Coordinate with any contract engineering or supplier partners involved in cortical array system development or manufacturing
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required
6+ years of experience in the Class II or Class III medical device industry, with at least 3-5 years in technical program or project management
Experience in Operations and Clean Room/Controlled Environments
Proven ability to build program structure and detailed schedules in environments where innovation/feasibility risks are present and work is not yet well-defined
Strong cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to drive accountability and alignment across distributed teams without direct authority
Ability to make sound decisions under uncertainty and apply a bias for action when consensus is difficult to achieve
Solid working knowledge of FDA design controls under 21 CFR Part 820 and Quality Management Systems (QMS), with direct experience maintaining or overseeing DHF compliance on a Class III program
Direct experience with Class III active implantable medical devices strongly preferred
Familiarity with surgical or clinical end-use environments and how those contexts shape development and validation requirements strongly preferred
Experience working across geographically distributed engineering and manufacturing teams strongly preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear program status and risk reporting
Must be located in Texas or California
Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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