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# Continuous Improvement Project Manager at Tulip Interfaces

- **Company:** Tulip Interfaces
- **Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://tulip.co/careers/job-posting/?gh_jid=8178738003

## Job description

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

[Tulip](https://tulip.co/), 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, Israel and Japan. 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 manufacturing and operations in regulated life sciences, and you believe there's a better way to run them
- You communicate clearly with everyone, from the shop floor to engineering managers to executives
- You're meticulously organized, you prioritize well when things are ambiguous, and you spot risks before they become problems
- You're curious about AI-first delivery and excited to help shape what it looks like at a fast-growing SaaS company

What skills do I need?

- 5+ years of experience delivering projects for regulated life sciences customers (pharma, biotech, or medical device), in project or program management, manufacturing operations, consulting, or customer success
- Strong working knowledge of regulated quality systems and compliance frameworks, including GxP, ISO standards, and 21 CFR Part 11
- Experience building and running detailed project plans (scope, milestones, owners, timelines) across internal teams, partners, and customers at multi-site, multi-region organizations
- Clear written and verbal communication, including leading project meetings, driving decisions, and giving executive-level updates to technical and non-technical audiences
- Nice to have: Lean / Six Sigma, Agile, or PMP certification, plus familiarity with change control and validation in regulated environments

Key Responsibilities:

- Own project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables with cross-functional teams and customers, from scoping and quoting through go-live
- Partner with customers and internal experts to define requirements and what success looks like
- Work on-site with customers (about 25% travel) and guide them through their manufacturing digital transformation
- Keep information and communication organized so teams can stay focused on the work
- Understand the technical details well enough to manage risk and escalate when needed
- Help improve how Professional Services delivers, including building out new AI-assisted workflows

Key Collaborators:

- Customers and Tulip's partners
- Internal customer-facing technical teams
- Sales and commercial leadership

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
- Learning & Development program
- Virtual company events and happy hours
- Fitness subsidies
- An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

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.

The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range posted, actual compensation will be determined depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge & skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, market compensation data, and internal equity. Expected compensation ranges for this role may change over time. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please note that we may use AI-based tools to support parts of our hiring process. All data processing is carried out in compliance with local data protection laws, ensuring all personal candidate information is handled securely and ethically.

## About Tulip Interfaces

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tulip provides a composable frontline operations platform that enables manufacturers in regulated industries to build AI‑enabled connected apps, guide operators, track production, and gain real‑time operational visibility.
- **Entity Type**: Private (well‑funded, with $272.5 M in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Founded by a team of engineers from the MIT Media Lab (founder names not publicly disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Manufacturing operations software, with a focus on regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and complex discrete manufacturing.
- **Target customers**: B2B – mid‑market to enterprise manufacturers; operations teams on the front line (operators, quality, engineering).
- **Mission**: To democratize technology and empower those closest to operations to solve problems, making people the most valuable resource in manufacturing.

## Products & Services
- **Frontline Operations Platform**: A composable, no‑code/low‑code platform that lets teams build apps, automations, and AI agents for guiding workflows, capturing data, and connecting machines. Includes an app editor, player, governance & change management, analytics, computer vision, and automation capabilities.
- **Connectors & Edge Connectivity**: Hundreds of pre‑built drivers and an open Connector Framework to integrate CNC machines, legacy equipment, ERPs, WMSs, and enterprise systems. An Edge Machine Kit provides on‑premise data collection and processing.
- **AI & ML**: Native AI that understands the full operational context – documents, videos, edge data, tables – and supports natural‑language queries, auto‑translation, and human‑in‑the‑loop approvals.
- **Professional Services**: From one‑week on‑site Jumpstarts to six‑week Proof of Value engagements, with dedicated solution engineers building MVPs alongside customer teams.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue of $145 M (LinkedIn estimate) | Total funding of $272.5 M
- **Notable Investors**: C4 Ventures (Series A lead), DMG Mori Seiki (Series B lead); total of 8 funding rounds including seed and non‑equity assistance
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 286 employees (+11.4 % YoY); operating in 15 countries (US, Hungary, Germany, UK, Singapore, Israel, Japan, France, etc.)
  - Recognized by Built In as a Top Workplace in Boston (2025) and named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2024, ranked 220th)
  - Growing engineering presence – 63 active job postings (+96.9 % YoY)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory‑ready**: GxP‑compliant and FedRAMP Moderate equivalent, enabling use in heavily regulated environments.
- **Composable platform**: Allows rapid creation and iteration of apps without custom coding; scales from single site to global enterprise with role‑based permissions and audit trails.
- **Deep connectivity**: Open Connector Framework with hundreds of drivers for industrial and enterprise systems; edge computing for real‑time data collection.
- **AI native**: AI agents that operate on the full context of the operation, with built‑in governance and human‑in‑the‑loop controls.
- **MIT Media Lab roots**: Ten years of research in frontline operations, IoT, machine vision, and human‑computer interaction.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding global presence and partner ecosystem (ecosystem engineers, pre‑built connectors).
- Deepening AI and agentic capabilities to further automate decision‑making on the front line.
- Strengthening governance and compliance to serve larger, multi‑site enterprise customers.
- Continuing to build a “Center of Excellence” culture that enables customers to scale independently.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a team of “builders, hackers, dreamers, creatives, and rebels” with a strong mission to transform manufacturing. Operating principles emphasize impact, iteration, and people first.
- **Work model**: Flexible – remote, hybrid, and onsite options available across offices in Somerville (HQ), Budapest, Munich, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Singapore, and remote in the US and UK.
- **Perks & benefits**: Unlimited vacation, competitive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), commuter benefits, work‑from‑home stipend, fitness subsidies, parental leave, 401K, and life insurance.
- **Engineering culture**: Cross‑functional teams (Apps, Edge, Connectivity, Data, MLG, QA, Accounts, TechOps, Product) that work closely with IIoT, AI/ML, and manufacturing experts. Employees have direct impact on product and users.
- **Recognition**: Multiple Top Workplace awards (Boston Globe, Built In) and strong employee‑led communities (Parents@Tulip, Hey Lady, Allies@Tulip).

## Sources
1. [tulip.co](https://tulip.co/)
2. [tulip.co/about-us](https://tulip.co/about-us/)
3. [tulip.co/_careers](https://tulip.co/_careers/)
4. [tulip.co/eng](https://tulip.co/eng/)
5. [linkedin.com/company/tulip-interfaces](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tulip-interfaces)

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