About the role
About you and this role: Robust AI is an early-stage startup founded by an unsurpassed team of veterans in robotics, AI, and Supply Chain who are dedicated to making the promise of Embodied AI a reality. We are a collaborative group with a diverse set of perspectives, seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making robots that are valuable to customers and delightful to use. Help us redefine the very foundation of robotics and build robots that are smart, safe, and flexible: fully autonomous and truly collaborative. As a Technical Program Manager at Robust.AI , you will join a small, fast-paced team working to deploy, support, and expand the next generation of warehouse robotic systems. This is a high-visibility role that will provide an opportunity to work with all commercial and technical groups within the Robust.AI organization. You will possess a unique combination of well-developed cross-functional communication skills, problem-solving abilities, leadership, and organization. You are also comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment, can collaborate with a team, and can pivot effectively. You will have experience managing highly cross-functional technical products. \n Main
responsibilities: Drive end-to-end execution of complex robotic programs for Robust’s product portfolio Drive and motivate the cross-functional team to deliver the product as per the
requirements and timeline Drive accountability of cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and deployment Manage
requirements for deployment sites and communicate new
requirements to the relevant engineering teams Responsible for creating project plans for deployment, including the schedule, timeline and resourcing Communicate program status regularly to the leadership team, anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints What you’ll bring to the table: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related/equivalent work experience 7+ years of experience managing complex technical projects with aggressive schedules Proficient at creating and tracking complex program schedules, managing issues and tracking bugs Able to take large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a timely manner Excellent leadership skills Excellent communication skills Familiar with Agile program management Familiar with product development lifecycles What we offer: Stock options and huge growth potential Strong startup (and fun) culture Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Flexible vacation and sick leave practices Paid parental leave \n Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. Having a diverse set of perspectives is key to ensuring AI and robotics serve the needs of all.
