Principal Technical Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Agility Robotics is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with a strong background in developing and launching V1 Products.

• Collaborate across the organization with a diverse engineering, operations, commercial, and product teams to create intricate robotics hardware integrated with software for comprehensive solutions.

• Address challenging and innovative situations daily, solving problems that have not been addressed at scale previously.

• Align various cross-functional workstreams to provide a holistic program-level perspective.

• Lead discussions at senior leadership levels, guiding the conversation towards convergence.

• Navigate complex cross-functional trade-offs to balance program objectives concerning performance, cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Oversee the development of intricate hardware and software systems along with operational processes to bring new products to market.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess scope and design modifications by balancing short-term enhancements with long-term strategies.

• Foster and sustain effective working relationships across multiple organizations and functions.

• Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and development to sponsors, stakeholders, and team members throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive continuous improvement in project reporting metrics, objectives and key results (OKRs), and milestones.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of direct, hands-on experience in a cross-functional Technical Program Management role focused on implementing complex integrated hardware/software products in the automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, or aerospace sectors.

• More than 8 years of direct, hands-on experience as a systems, hardware, and/or software engineer dealing with complex integrated hardware and software systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Strong experience in hardware and software process development and implementation, including familiarity with both waterfall and Agile methodologies, and bridging the two.

• Experience in developing or working on comprehensive robotics or automotive systems.

• Proven expertise in metrics, data analysis, project forecasting, and scheduling.

• Experience in projecting and managing the financial and operational impacts of projects.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant engineering environments, terminology, practices, language, and products, with sufficient knowledge in robotics or similar development from concept to commercialization. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability and track record of prioritizing and managing multiple projects and project workstreams concurrently.

• Regularly applies process improvement skills throughout all efforts and projects, ensuring timely project completions.

• Working knowledge of identifying and managing through complex regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for excellence, capable of thriving in fast-paced environments.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional team members to achieve ambitious project timelines while effectively escalating risks and proposing mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated enterprise-level insight across engineering, product, commercial, operations, and finance, with sound judgment regarding cross-functional trade-offs and downstream effects on program execution and product delivery.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.

• Equity: Company stock options.

• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.

• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.

• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Time Off: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.

• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.

• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.

• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.

• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.

• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.

• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.