Senior Technical Program Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead large cross-functional teams through a full product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will own programs end-to-end, orchestrate the integration of various engineering disciplines, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ownership: Own programs end-to-end. Identify resource requirements and be accountable for executing on company goals and roadmap. Challenge assumptions and foster a results-driven culture.
Orchestration: Partner directly with engineering teams to execute solutions and adapt quickly when priorities shift. Coordinate across multiple functions including engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed.
Planning: Create and communicate clear paths to success. Develop schedules, define milestones, and maintain execution plans that keep programs on track.
Communication: Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders. Clearly articulate requirements, goals, and milestones across teams.
Skills and Requirements
System-Level Product Development Leadership: Experience managing complete hardware + software product life cycles from concept through deployment and scaled production.
Hands-On Technical Partnership: Proven ability to work closely with engineering teams on architectural decisions, interface definition, and complex technical problem-solving — not just schedule management.
New Product Introduction (NPI): Demonstrated success transitioning products from prototype to manufacturing, including DFM/DFA considerations.
Cross-Disciplinary System Integration: Proven experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, firmware, product, software, and AI/ML teams to deliver fully integrated, sophisticated systems.
Program Execution & Results Orientation: Track record of driving measurable outcomes, managing critical path and interdependencies, and delivering against company roadmap goals.
Deployment & Commercialization Readiness: Experience supporting system integration and scaling hardware/software platforms.
Influence in Resource-Constrained Environments: Ability to align product and engineering teams, prioritize effectively, and execute successfully in fast-paced, limited-resource settings.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or Applied Physics required.
5+ years of experience in program management or engineering management, including leading cross-functional teams in both hardware and software.
Preferred:
Experience in robotics.
Master's degree in Engineering.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Hearing and speech to communicate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.