Program Manager Level III - Autonomous Commercial Landscaping

About the role

The Program Manager II is responsible for managing corporate programs and multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Reporting to the Product Manager, General Manager, or Engineering Director, this role oversees program planning, execution, and performance evaluation while collaborating with key stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive projects through the Product Development Process (PDP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects within programs, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with organizational policies, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Manage the execution of the Product Development Process, coordinating resources to deliver high-quality products or services.
• Facilitate collaboration with Product Managers, Dev Managers, and Engineers to assign responsibilities, communicate priorities, and ensure accountability.
• Track program adoption across the organization, ensuring effective communication and utilization by stakeholders.
• Evaluate program success using data and key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive optimization.
• Manage project teams by providing guidance, overseeing work completion, and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture customer requirements, define project scopes, and create detailed plans, including schedules and budgets.
• Work with project teams to establish clear, measurable milestones following the SMARTY principles (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Right-Sized, Time-Bound, Yours).
• Monitor program performance regularly and report progress to senior leadership, addressing root causes of missed milestones.
• Mitigate risks proactively and ensure program activities comply with company policies and external regulations.
• Support business development by responding to proposals, providing estimates, assisting with defining project budgets and schedules.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to optimize program delivery.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a technical discipline.
• 4–8 years of experience as a Project Analyst, Planner, or Manager in software, hardware, or related industries.
• 3–5+ years of experience overseeing programs or managing multiple complex projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools, methodologies, and the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing programs in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Experience with hardware/software products; experience in automation or robotics is preferred.
• Ability to handle complex issues, problem-solve effectively, and work with minimal supervision.