Job description
Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
Dandy is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our rapidly scaling technology organization. Technical Program Managers at Dandy orchestrate the definition, delivery and rollout of complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive industry-defining products and experiences for our customers (Dentists). In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with our world class engineering and business teams (staffed with alums of Facebook, Google, Apple, Airbnb, Uber, WeWork, Palantir, and more) to ensure seamless execution of technical programs that deliver step changes in our infrastructure, security, and international domains.
What You’ll Do
Technical program management at Dandy involves coordinating complex, multi-team initiatives with significant technical dependencies. As a Senior Technical Program Manager you will:
Drive execution and delivery of large-scale technical programs spanning multiple engineering teams and business functions
Partner with engineering, product, design, analytics and cross-functional business stakeholders to define program scope, timelines, and success metrics
Manage technical dependencies, resource allocation, and risk mitigation across complex multi-team initiatives
Establish and maintain clear communication channels, ensuring all stakeholders have visibility into program status, blockers, and key decisions
Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps, milestone tracking, and delivery frameworks that keep teams aligned and accountable
Facilitate technical decision-making processes and drive consensus on architecture, implementation approaches, and technical trade-offs
Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, resource conflicts, and execution bottlenecks before they impact delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering leadership to ensure technical programs align with broader platform and infrastructure strategy
Identify opportunities to improve execution of the organization as a whole, to increase engineering productivity through tools and process improvements
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for experienced technical program managers who can navigate complex technical landscapes while driving results in a fast-paced environment. We seek someone accustomed to working in a hyper-growth, customer obsessed organization.
6+ years of experience in technical program management, managing complex software delivery programs from conception through launch and optimization
Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale technical initiatives involving multiple engineering teams, platforms, and stakeholders
Strong technical background with ability to understand system architecture, APIs, infrastructure, and technical dependencies
Experience with software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
Exceptional project management skills with experience using tools like Jira, Asana, or similar program management platforms
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences
Entrepreneurial spirit: Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, deals well with ambiguity and focuses on driving measurable impact
Bonus Points For
Experience at an operationally-intensive company with complex technical infrastructure
Hands-on engineering or technical background (ability to read code, understand system design)
Experience with international expansion, cloud infrastructure, microservices architecture, or distributed systems
Data analysis skills including SQL, data visualization, and metrics-driven decision making
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and release management
Time spent at a venture-backed startup during hypergrowth scaling technical teams and infrastructure
PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant program management certifications
Experience managing programs with hardware/software integration components
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to launch your product career at one of the most innovative and rapidly growing tech startups in healthcare. You’ll gain valuable experience across physical and digital product development while making a meaningful impact on how dentists deliver care and how patients experience removable dental prosthetics. If you’re passionate about learning product management and ready to contribute to transformative healthcare technology, we want to hear from you!
Req ID: J-602
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
