Project Manager

About the role

Overland AI, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, along with a field‑test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Its OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off‑road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control, while the intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination essential for mission success. Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight‑figure contracts across the Department of Defense, the company strengthens national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

The Systems Project Manager role supports high‑tempo engineering execution across multiple programs, teams, and workstreams. Responsibilities include running regular planning meetings, driving schedules, managing ticket queues, maintaining plans and trackers, and ensuring clear communication across engineering, program, and operations teams. The role works closely with software, hardware, safety, and test teams to track issues, organize priorities, and support smooth and predictable delivery of engineering milestones, enabling engineers to stay focused on building and validating system performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities by gathering objectives, deliverables, and resource needs from cross‑functional teams
• Assist partnered teams in the creation and revision of structured plans, validation documents, meeting notes, and process documentation
• Track and manage software and hardware issues across development and test cycles, ensuring accurate ticket creation, clear prioritization, and timely updates
• Provide clear reporting on milestone readiness, issue status, backlog trends, and outstanding