Sr Deployment Program Manager, Robotics

The role

The Sr Deployment Program Manager will oversee onsite testing and preparation of robot fleets. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to manage project scope, milestones, and deliverables for robotics deployments.

What you will do

• Oversee onsite testing and preparation of robot fleet.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with external customers to understand requirements and provide technical expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by conducting internal lessons learned and documenting process changes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Business, or other related fields.
• 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management.
• Experience leading deployments of robotics, automation or other innovative technologies in warehouses, manufacturing, or healthcare sectors.
• Strong understanding of robotic systems, automation, hardware/software integration, and related deployment methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and repeatable processes.
• Proven experience building strong customer relationships.
• Skilled in creating detailed operational workflows, training materials, and documentation.
• Willingness to travel (30-60%) for customer visits and onsite implementation activities.
• Highly motivated, thriving in fast-paced and collaborative environments.
• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

Nice to have

• Master’s in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Experience working with early technology in a startup environment.
• Successfully introduced multiple robotic systems into pathways through production.
• Experience with systems integration and architecture.
• Prior experience in managing concurrent pilot programs.
• Innovative problem-solving skills, with experience in streamlining deployment processes.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• unlimited paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• parental leave

Before you apply

• Must have and maintain US work authorization.

About the company

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction.