Senior Technical Program Manager, Robotics

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In the posting’s own words

We are seeking a seasoned, highly collaborative Technical Program Manager (TPM) to serve as the critical bridge between our Engineering and Operations organizations. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will be the first TPM dedicated to driving cross-functional alignment from initial system design through to large scale production. As the connective tissue between engineering teams and global operations, you will own the lifecycle of complex, multidisciplinary programs. You are someone who thrives in ambiguity, speaks fluent "eng" and "ops," and can seamlessly translate technical constraints into operational realities (and vice versa).

What it asks for · 7

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a TPM, Product Manager, or Lead Engineer managing complex, deeply technical programs.
• Cross-Functional Mastery: Demonstrated success managing programs that span both engineering / R&D and operational environments.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, build structure out of chaos, and influence senior stakeholders without formal authority.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Robotics Domain Expertise: Proven track record delivering complex robotics, mechatronics, autonomous vehicles, or hardware-software integrated systems from concept to production.
• Agile & Waterfall: Deep familiarity with both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, and the ability to hybridize them effectively.
• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Also a plus

• Robotics Domain Expertise: Proven track record delivering complex robotics, mechatronics, autonomous vehicles, or hardware-software integrated systems from concept to production.
• Generative AI Experience: Experience working with large language models (LLMs) and/or vision-language models (VLMs).
• Agile & Waterfall: Deep familiarity with both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, and the ability to hybridize them effectively.
• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Certification: PMP certification or equivalent.

Degree language

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

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