Sr Deployment Program Manager, Robotics

Cobot
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience leading robotics deployments in logistics or healthcare and thrive in a remote-first setup with significant travel.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in managing robotics deployments in warehouses or healthcare settings
    — “Experience leading deployments of robotics, automation or other innovative technologies in warehouses, manufacturing, or healthcare sectors.”
  • Individuals who have managed multiple concurrent projects through their full lifecycle
    — “maintain end-to-end accountability for a portfolio of 1-3 concurrent projects, leading each project through the full lifecycle”
  • Candidates with a proven ability to build strong, trust-based customer relationships
    — “Proven experience building strong customer relationships built on trust and reliability.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant commitment, requiring 30-60% of time for onsite activities
    — “Willingness to travel (30-60%) for customer visits and onsite implementation activities.”
  • Remote work is allowed, but proximity to major airport hubs is preferred for travel ease
    — “Remote - United States, with a preference for those near major airport hubs to facilitate travel”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to streamline deployment processes and drive continuous improvement
    — “Innovative problem-solving skills, with experience in streamlining deployment processes.”
  • Highlight your experience with cross-functional teams and customer-facing project coordination
    — “Coordinate across cross-functional teams (engineering, solutions, operations, and customer sales) to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.”
  • Showcase your expertise in creating detailed operational workflows and documentation
    — “Skilled in creating detailed operational workflows, training materials, and documentation.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • overseeing onsite testing and preparation of robot fleet
  • leading project planning and resource allocation
  • driving continuous improvement initiatives
Typical background
program management experience in robotics or related fieldsbackground in engineering or business

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementRobotics DeploymentCross-functional CollaborationRisk AssessmentCustomer Relationship Management

Preferred

Continuous ImprovementTraining Materials Creation

Stack & domain

Robotic SystemsAutomationHardware/software IntegrationCommunicationRoboticsManufacturingHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Cobot via Ashby

Are you a dynamic Deployment Program Manager with a zest for steering groundbreaking robotics projects from conception to real-world application? We're looking for someone who embodies a blend of passion for innovation and expertise in managing the nuanced challenges of deploying robotics solutions. In this role, your day-to-day will involve seamless collaboration with engineers, operations teams, and customers to bring sophisticated robotic technologies to life. Your ability to navigate through complex project landscapes, champion problem-solving, and juggle various priorities in a fast-paced environment will be invaluable. Clear and impactful communication is your forte, enabling you to share ideas, progress, and solutions effectively across all levels of the organization. If you have a track record of successful program management in the robotics field and thrive in crafting strategies that push technological boundaries, we’re excited to connect with you.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the US, with a preference for those near major airport hubs to facilitate travel, which is expected to range between 30-60%.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee onsite testing and preparation of robot fleet.
  • Coordinate across cross-functional teams (engineering, solutions, operations, and customer sales) to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Lead project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient deployment.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
  • Collaborate with external customers to understand their specific requirements, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions that meet their operational needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout conducting internal lessons learned and documenting proposed process changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Business, or other related fields.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in project or program management; maintain end-to-end accountability for a portfolio of 1-3 concurrent projects, leading each project through the full lifecycle - from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and controlling and closeout while ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resource and stakeholder objectives
  • 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 with the ability to articulate complex concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and repeatable processes.
  • Proven experience building strong customer relationships built on trust and reliability.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.

The annual base salary range for this position is [$150,000-$180,000] plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) plan, unlimited paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and parental leave. Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Collaborative Robotics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Collaborative Robotics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Source: Cobot careers (Ashby)

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