Staff Engineering Program Manager

About The Opportunity

We're looking for a Staff Engineering Program Manager to manage the development of two early-stage robotics products. Reporting directly to the SVP of Robotics, you will partner closely with our hardware and software leaders to implement program management systems, manage detailed timelines, define priorities, navigate complex trade-offs, and ensure our most ambitious robotic platforms move from concept to prototype to real-world pilots.

The Impact You Will Make

• Partner closely with engineering leaders to enhance our R&D program management systems, unifying our documentation and task tracking methods into a cohesive organizational structure.
• Own the detailed timeline, scope, and engineering milestones for two flagship robotics products, ensuring that relevant stakeholders in our matrixed team are aligned and informed.
• Create detailed execution schedules and cross-functional Gantt charts, ensuring everyday task assignments and sprint plans directly align with the overarching master timeline.
• Establish best practices for sprint planning, team meetings, and progress reporting; ensure project management tools and documentation frameworks complement our dynamic culture and work effectively across our matrixed organization.
• Identify risks in the hardware development cycle and develop contingency plans to keep programs on track. Ensure that teams are always focused on the highest priority, highest risk problems.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across mechanical, electrical, controls, testing, and software teams; lead regular syncs and program reviews.
• Proactively keep our documentation updated and streamlined.
• Drive resourcing decisions. Identify where our teams need most support and advocate for new roles that will help accomplish our goals.
• Embrace a high-ownership, "no task too small" mentality; seamlessly cross traditional functional boundaries and wear whatever hat is required to unblock engineers, solve operational hurdles, and keep the program moving forward.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or a related technical field).
• 10+ years of professional experience, with a significant portion spent as a hands-on Mechanical, Hardware, or Systems Engineer and a significant portion spent in cross-functional Program Management for new product development.
• Experience specifically in the robotics field is a major plus.
• Founding Mindset: Proven experience building program management processes from "Zero to One." You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy creating order out of chaos.
• Hardware Fluency: Deep understanding of the hardware development lifecycle, including experience managing complex BOMs and physical prototyping schedules.
• Cross-Functional Mastery: The ability to speak "Software" and "Hardware" fluently, bridging the gap between software features and mechanical assembly.
• Strategic Precision: Exceptional organizational skills and a mastery of modern project management tools (Jira & Confluence), with the ability to architect these tools for a matrixed team.
• High EQ & Influence: A track record of leading senior technical teams through influence rather than authority, winning the "hearts and minds" of engineers through technical credibility.
• Product and Business focused mindset: you have experience understanding product requirements and becoming deeply embedded in business priorities and user needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands.
• The role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA Massachusetts.
• The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
• We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• We provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
• We participate in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.

Pay

$188,000 - $208,000 per year. Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires a minimum of 4 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands. The role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs.
• Many benefits and perks that are not listed.
• We participate in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.