Sr. Technical Program Manager, Hardware & Manufacturing

Accountabilities:

• Define program scope, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies for hardware and software initiatives, including robot feature development, upgrades, and new product programs.
• Lead cross-functional execution across mechanical, electrical, embedded, systems, software, product, manufacturing, operations, and business teams.
• Gather requirements, establish priorities, align stakeholders, and ensure teams remain focused on shared program objectives.
• Drive programs from planning through execution, identifying dependencies, resolving blockers, and ensuring key deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate technical handoffs between engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations to support efficient delivery of components, robots, and software.
• Develop and implement program management processes that improve organizational efficiency, execution quality, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Help teams establish and execute effective sprint structures, ensuring work is prioritized, tracked, and aligned with broader program milestones.
• Review existing workflows and processes, identify opportunities for optimization, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across technical and business stakeholders, providing timely visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions.
• Create and maintain detailed technical and program documentation, including specifications, roadmaps, project plans, status reports, and other materials required for accountability and transparency.
• Support initiatives related to robot upgrades, product development processes, manufacturing readiness, and new feature introduction.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineering teams, facilitating alignment and effective decision-making across functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering program management or technical program management.
• 3–5 years of experience working with hardware, systems, autonomous systems, or comparable product development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional programs and successfully deliver product features in a production environment.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders, engineers, product teams, operations teams, and other cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, timelines, and risks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide concise, well-structured updates tailored to different audiences.
• Ability to maintain a strategic view of broader business and product objectives while remaining attentive to technical and operational details.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and program execution.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferred: Experience working with robotics or autonomous systems, particularly products operating in public environments.
• Preferred: Experience developing products subject to policy, regulatory, or compliance considerations.

Benefits:

• Salary: $150,000–$187,000 annually, with final compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, experience, domain expertise, role level, and interview performance.
• Equity: Equity compensation is offered as part of the total compensation package.
• Work arrangement: Remote position with flexibility to work from the United States.
• Career development: Opportunity to work on complex robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, software, and manufacturing programs.
• Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, operations, and senior leadership teams on high-impact initiatives.