Senior Technical Program Manager - AI & Imaging (f/m/d)

Senior Technical Program Manager - AI & Imaging (f/m/d)

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech scaleup with global reach, founded in Munich, Germany, and now expanding internationally with our newest office in Houston, Texas. 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.

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Yearly Salary: €70,000 – €75,000 (fixed range, annual gross)
• Equity: €20,000 – €40,000 in company shares
• Benefits: Up to €5,000 annually
• Work model: Full‑time, Remote (Germany)

Your role

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of innovation, orchestrating the development of our cutting‑edge AI‑powered imaging products that are set to revolutionize the field. This pivotal role will see you collaborating closely with brilliant development leads across specialized domains, including Artificial Intelligence, Imaging Science, and Software Engineering, as well as insightful Product Managers.

Your mission: bring structure and clarity to complex AI/imaging development, transforming vision into impactful solutions. You'll align teams with business priorities, manage cross‑functional dependencies, use data for decisions, and communicate clearly to push technological boundaries.

On a Typical Day You Will

• Drive task planning to align work to product & application needs
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategies collaboratively to align with the product roadmap
• Publish structured plans for driving and tracking technical efforts
• Analyze data to suggest technical priorities
• Drive communication via meetings and in writing to ensure alignment across team members
• Drive team decisions to maximize business objectives

Job Requirements

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.

Tactical leadership

• You know how to clearly define technical user stories in modern issue tracking tools like Jira.
• You know how to prioritize tasks accounting for impact and effort.
• You are adept at creating roadmaps that bring clarity to where the team is going immediately and in the long‑term.
• You know how to define and track KPIs that align with the most important outcomes for the organization.
• You have the know‑how for risk mitigation.
• Your communication is clear and concise to bring all stakeholders into alignment.

Technical depth

• You understand modern & agile software development processes.
• You understand how AI models can improve or become biased.
• You understand strategies for collecting data and ensuring data quality.
• You understand how to estimate the impact of technical deliverables.

AI expertise

• You have managed AI products that use computer vision on 2D/3D images.
• You have managed products that use image processing, analysis, and an object classification software.
• You have first‑hand experience having trained AI models.

Imaging expertise

• You have worked with MRI systems.
• You have derived metrics to assess image quality.
• You have defined or developed automation for data analysis.

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.
• WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!
• 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 be free 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 a Technical Program Manager you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work and challenges here:

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!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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