Principal Technical Program Manager

About the Role

Agility Robotics is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience in building and launching V1 Products. The role involves interfacing with a cross-functional team to develop complex robotics hardware paired with software for integration into overall solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive high-level strategic initiatives
• Roll up your sleeves and contribute directly to the development of complex robotic systems and solutions
• Anticipate bottlenecks, use great judgment to make trade-offs, and balance business needs with technical and operational constraints
• Coordinate the work of and drive alignment with cross-functional teams developing complex robotic systems and solutions
• Manage the development of complex hardware and software development as well as the operational processes to commercialize the new product
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate scope and design changes by balancing short-term improvements and long-term solutions
• Create, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with multi-organizational and multi-functional groups
• Mentor, coach, and develop sponsors, stakeholders, team members, business analysts, and others throughout the project
• Utilize continuous improvement and project reporting KPIs, OKRs, and milestones

Requirements

• 15+ years of direct hands-on experience working in a cross-functional Technical Program Management role implementing complex integrated hardware/software products in the automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, or aerospace industries
• 8+ years of direct hands-on experience as a systems, hardware, and/or software engineer working with complex and integrated hardware and software systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Advanced Degree preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and levels of business

Qualifications

• Experience aligning cross-functional workstreams together to provide a comprehensive program level view
• Experience in leading and presenting at senior leadership levels, and driving discussions to convergence
• Drive complex cross-functional trades to balance and program level objectives across performance, cost, quality, and delivery timeline
• Manage the development of complex hardware and software development as well as the operational processes to commercialize the new product
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate scope and design changes by balancing short-term improvements and long-term solutions
• Create, foster, and maintain effective working relationships with multi-organizational and multi-functional groups
• Mentor, coach, and develop sponsors, stakeholders, team members, business analysts, and others throughout the project
• Utilize continuous improvement and project reporting KPIs, OKRs, and milestones

Skills

• Strong hardware and software process development and implementation experience - including experience with both waterfall and Agile environments and how to bridge between waterfall and Agile
• Experience developing or working on an end-to-end robotics or automotive system
• Demonstrated proficiency in metrics, working through data sets, project forecasting, and scheduling
• Experience in projecting and managing project financial and operational impacts
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant engineering environments, terminology, practices, language, and products, and possessing enough knowledge in robotics or similar development from concept through to commercialization
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability and proven track record in prioritizing and managing concurrent projects and project tracks of work
• Utilizes in daily practice process improvement skills throughout all efforts and projects, with timely project completions
• Working understanding of how to identify and project manage through complex regulatory and compliance requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown; Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles

Pay

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.

Schedule

This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.