Tailored Management
Program Manager- Robotics Project
Tailored Management, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Program Manager
Location:
Fully onsite-- Redmond, WA Competitive Compensation:
$75-88/hr on W2 Schedule:
Monday-Friday (40 hrs), standard business Contract Duration:
Initial 12 months-- opportunity for extensions/conversion Targeting Start:
August Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, disability + paid vacation/sick leave
Job Overview:
Seeking a program manager with experience in Program Planning & Execution. Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams. Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules. Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams. Ability to create Purchase Orders, Purchase requests, on-board and vendors/CWs.
Day-to-Day:
Involves working on a unique and new robotics project, offering the opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative. Unique focus on robotics and University collaborations sets it apart from other program management positions. Gain valuable experience in managing complex programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing vendor contracts. Lead cross-functional robotics programs, ensuring development, testing, and deployment success. Manage university partnerships and contracts in robotics research areas. Oversee vendor contracts, procurement, and operations for hardware and software. Track KPIs, manage risks, and coordinate between engineering teams and vendors. Qualifications:
7 years of experience as PM or TPM Operations Legal (focus within legal and contracts) Big-tech (nice-to-have) Responsibilities:
Assist with Technical Program Management (TPM), operations and university contract work; will oversee cross-functional programs within the Robotics Team, ensuring the successful development, testing, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems. Manage vendor contracts and support operations to ensure timely and cost-effective execution across the full lifecycle of hardware and software development.
Program Planning & Execution
Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams. Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules. Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams. Collaborate with Universities to robotics areas such as locomotion, navigation and dexterous manipulation and execute contracts. Mnage all deliverables with the universities, work with professors and track milestones Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product, QA, manufacturing, operations, and executive stakeholders Create clear communication channels between engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with FAIR researchers, contract workers, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Engineering Coordination
Track and facilitate development across Teams. Hiring and Management of Contract Workers: Recruit and hire contract workers with experience in robotics and data collection. Manage the performance and development of contract workers. Enable agile/hybrid workflows (standups, retrospectives, sprint planning). Vendor Contract Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for hardware components, software services, and manufacturing. Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and terms of delivery. Coordinate with legal and finance teams to streamline procurement and budget tracking. Monitor vendor performance, manage invoicing schedules, and ensure contractual compliance Operations Management
Equipment Procurement: Identify and procure necessary equipment for data collection, including robots, sensors, and software. Ensure that all equipment is properly installed, calibrated, and maintained. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and inventory management of robotic components. Lab Setup and Operations:
Collaborate with various facilities, and power teams to facilitate set up of a safe and efficient robotics lab. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Support operations readiness for pilot programs and production ramp-up. Develop and track operations KPIs (lead times, fulfillment rates, unit economics). Ensure smooth handoff of systems from engineering to manufacturing and field teams. Risk & Dependency Management
Proactively identify and mitigate risks across technical and operational domains. Manage interdependencies between engineering teams and external vendors. Plan for contingencies related to supply chain disruptions, production delays, or regulatory changes. #TM2
Fully onsite-- Redmond, WA Competitive Compensation:
$75-88/hr on W2 Schedule:
Monday-Friday (40 hrs), standard business Contract Duration:
Initial 12 months-- opportunity for extensions/conversion Targeting Start:
August Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, disability + paid vacation/sick leave
Job Overview:
Seeking a program manager with experience in Program Planning & Execution. Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams. Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules. Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams. Ability to create Purchase Orders, Purchase requests, on-board and vendors/CWs.
Day-to-Day:
Involves working on a unique and new robotics project, offering the opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative. Unique focus on robotics and University collaborations sets it apart from other program management positions. Gain valuable experience in managing complex programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing vendor contracts. Lead cross-functional robotics programs, ensuring development, testing, and deployment success. Manage university partnerships and contracts in robotics research areas. Oversee vendor contracts, procurement, and operations for hardware and software. Track KPIs, manage risks, and coordinate between engineering teams and vendors. Qualifications:
7 years of experience as PM or TPM Operations Legal (focus within legal and contracts) Big-tech (nice-to-have) Responsibilities:
Assist with Technical Program Management (TPM), operations and university contract work; will oversee cross-functional programs within the Robotics Team, ensuring the successful development, testing, deployment, and scaling of robotic systems. Manage vendor contracts and support operations to ensure timely and cost-effective execution across the full lifecycle of hardware and software development.
Program Planning & Execution
Implement program goals, roadmaps, and success metrics in collaboration with engineering, product, and operations teams. Develop and maintain detailed timelines, milestones, and delivery schedules. Drive cross-functional coordination across hardware, embedded systems, AI, and field teams. Collaborate with Universities to robotics areas such as locomotion, navigation and dexterous manipulation and execute contracts. Mnage all deliverables with the universities, work with professors and track milestones Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product, QA, manufacturing, operations, and executive stakeholders Create clear communication channels between engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with FAIR researchers, contract workers, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Engineering Coordination
Track and facilitate development across Teams. Hiring and Management of Contract Workers: Recruit and hire contract workers with experience in robotics and data collection. Manage the performance and development of contract workers. Enable agile/hybrid workflows (standups, retrospectives, sprint planning). Vendor Contract Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers for hardware components, software services, and manufacturing. Draft, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and terms of delivery. Coordinate with legal and finance teams to streamline procurement and budget tracking. Monitor vendor performance, manage invoicing schedules, and ensure contractual compliance Operations Management
Equipment Procurement: Identify and procure necessary equipment for data collection, including robots, sensors, and software. Ensure that all equipment is properly installed, calibrated, and maintained. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and inventory management of robotic components. Lab Setup and Operations:
Collaborate with various facilities, and power teams to facilitate set up of a safe and efficient robotics lab. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Support operations readiness for pilot programs and production ramp-up. Develop and track operations KPIs (lead times, fulfillment rates, unit economics). Ensure smooth handoff of systems from engineering to manufacturing and field teams. Risk & Dependency Management
Proactively identify and mitigate risks across technical and operational domains. Manage interdependencies between engineering teams and external vendors. Plan for contingencies related to supply chain disruptions, production delays, or regulatory changes. #TM2