Robotics Project Manager (m/f/d)

Sereact
Stuttgart Schockenriedstr. 17
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on project management or engineering experience in robotics or automation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on robotics or automation experience and a drive for ownership in project delivery
    — “1–3 years of experience in project management or engineering in robotics, automation or industrial engineering.”
  • Individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to learn about system integration and robotic solutions
    — “Good understanding of robotics, automation and system integration, and eager to learn more.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant component, with 30-50% of time spent on client sites in Europe and occasionally abroad.
    — “Willing to travel (30-50%) to locations in Europe and occasionally to international sites.”
  • The role requires a balance between project management and technical involvement, including participation in design reviews.
    — “Take part in technical design reviews and contribute ideas for solutions.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with cross-functional team coordination and client-facing project delivery.
    — “Primary point of contact between clients during the full project lifecycle of robotics deployments.”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and mitigate risks, especially in safety and compliance areas.
    — “Identify risks and delays early, escalate them, and help mitigate them, including on safety and compliance.”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with robotics or automation, even if it's from internships or commissioning roles.
    — “Internships, working-student roles or commissioning experience count.”
  • Demonstrate your fluency in English and willingness to engage in technical discussions.
    — “Fluent in English, written and spoken.”
  • Include any experience with AI-based robotics solutions or knowledge of ROS, Python, or C++.
    — “Experience with AI-based robotics solutions.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • delivering robotics projects end to end
  • defining project scope and deliverables
  • creating and maintaining project timelines
  • identifying and mitigating risks
  • supporting procurement with technical specifications
Typical background
1–3 years of experience in project management or engineering in robotics, automation or industrial engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementRoboticsAutomationSystem IntegrationCommunicationLeadershipPresentationTechnical Understanding

Preferred

Ai-based Robotics SolutionsGerman LanguagePython, C++, Or ROSHands-on Experience At Customer Sites

Stack & domain

Project ManagementRoboticsAutomationSystem IntegrationTechnical SpecificationsProcurementCommissioningInstallationOn-site SupportOwnershipStructuredHands-onCommunicationLeadershipPresentationCuriosity

About the role

Original posting from Sereact via Ashby

WHO WE ARE

We build the intelligence that lets robots sense, reason, and act in the real world—moving beyond the lab and into everyday industrial settings like warehouses and factories. Our technology closes the automation gaps that traditional systems can't solve. We are on a mission to redefine how physical work gets done, and we're looking for curious, bold thinkers to help shape the future of robotics with us.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a motivated Robotics Project Manager who wants to grow into delivering robotics projects end to end. Working closely with our senior project managers, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, track timelines and budgets, and help integrate our robotic solutions at customer sites. You bring a technical background in robotics or automation, first experience in project work, and the ownership and curiosity to take on more responsibility quickly in a fast-paced environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Primary point of contact between clients during the full project lifecycle of robotics deployments, from planning and feasibility through execution and post-launch support, and own work packages and smaller projects yourself.
  • Help define project scope, objectives and deliverables together with stakeholders and senior PMs.
  • Create and maintain project timelines, resource plans and budget tracking.
  • Coordinate day to day with engineering, software and operations teams.
  • Identify risks and delays early, escalate them, and help mitigate them, including on safety and compliance.
  • Act as the day-to-day contact for customers on site and in regular syncs.
  • Track project progress and prepare regular status reports.
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on delivery of components and services.
  • Take part in technical design reviews and contribute ideas for solutions.
  • Support procurement with technical specifications.
  • Willing to travel (30-50%) to locations in Europe and occasionally to international sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Taking ownership, Structured and hands-on
  • 1–3 years of experience in project management or engineering in robotics, automation or industrial engineering. Internships, working-student roles or commissioning experience count.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
  • Good understanding of robotics, automation and system integration, and eager to learn more.
  • Familiar with project management methods and tools.
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience with AI-based robotics solutions.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • German at B2 level or higher.
  • Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements for robotic systems.
  • Familiarity with Python, C++ or ROS.
  • Hands-on experience at customer sites (commissioning, installation, on-site support).

OUR INTERVIEW PLAN

  • Application
  • Cultural fit interview (30 min): A conversation about how you work, what motivates you, and what you're looking for. Expect CV highlights, your "why," and time for your questions.
  • Take‑home assignment: You'll work on a short, role‑relevant task with clear instructions and a deadline.
  • Technical fit interview (45 min): A deeper dive into your skills and problem‑solving approach for this role.
  • On‑site visit: Meet the team in our office. You'll also meet a founder / VP; we aim to give you a clear feel for the role and environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Wellpass (gym membership)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Option to work from home when needed
  • A motivated team and an open corporate culture
  • Competitive compensation and excellent career development opportunities.

Source: Sereact careers (Ashby)

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