Technical Program Manager - Deployments

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of autonomous system deployments across partner construction sites. This role owns cross-functional timelines, drives launch readiness, and ensures alignment across engineering, operations, safety, product, and partnership teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and own cross-functional deployment timelines and program rollup
• Serve as program owner for deployment launches
• Ensure launch readiness across engineering validation, operational readiness, and safety protocols
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path items; drive resolution
• Lead deployment reporting in program reviews, ensuring clear visibility into progress, blockers, and outcomes
• Build and evolve a repeatable deployment playbook
• Standardize processes and improve deployment framework using AI-driven workflows and tools
• Manage complex and first-of-kind deployments
• Provide additional coordination for high-complexity or early-stage programs
• Ensure alignment between internal plans and field execution
• Support onsite teams during critical launch phases as needed
• Define how partners interact with and operate autonomous systems in real-world environments
• Translate complex robotic systems into clear, practical, and scalable operating instructions
• Continuously evolve operating manual based on field learnings, edge cases, and customer feedback
• Enable consistent onboarding, training, and independent operation across partner sites

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in both technical program management and operations, or deployment roles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs across engineering and operations
• Strong planning skills: timelines, dependencies, and risk management
• Able to translate technical systems into structured plans and clear documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Willingness to travel as needed to support onsite launches
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools or workflow automation

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting new product or platform launches
• Experience building scalable customer-facing documentation or training systems