Technical Program Manager 4

Technical Program Manager IVWe are seeking a Technical Program Manager IV to lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs focused on robotics, automation, computer vision, motion planning, hardware/software integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.This role will partner closely with Software Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to deliver new capabilities from concept through validation, production release, and customer deployment.The ideal candidate combines strong technical project leadership with the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate across diverse engineering disciplines. This individual must be comfortable managing highly technical programs involving robotics platforms, software systems, automation technologies, and integrated hardware solutions.Key Responsibilities Program & Project LeadershipLead cross-functional engineering programs from concept development through production deployment.Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, deliverables, and resource requirements.Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and execution strategies in partnership with engineering and business stakeholders.Drive execution across Software Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Mechatronics, Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production organizations.Manage multiple concurrent programs while balancing business priorities, technical requirements, resource constraints, and customer commitments.Monitor program health, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.Facilitate technical reviews, design reviews, milestone reviews, and release readiness assessments.Communicate project status, key decisions, dependencies, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.Drive accountability across teams to ensure commitments and deliverables are completed on schedule.Technical Program ExecutionLead programs involving robotics systems, robotic manipulators, motion planning, computer vision, controls, sensors, automation platforms, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies.Partner with engineering teams to define system requirements, acceptance criteria, validation strategies, and release objectives.Coordinate software integration and testing activities across development, simulation, pilot, and production environments.Manage dependencies between software, hardware, controls, robotics, manufacturing, and field deployment workstreams.Support technical decision-making by identifying risks, constraints, trade-offs, and impacts to project scope, schedule, and resources.Ensure deliverables meet quality, reliability, production readiness, and system integration requirements.Coordinate pilot builds, validation efforts, production launches, and customer deployment activities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in: Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.5-7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, Engineering Program Management, Robotics, Automation, Software Development, Systems Engineering.Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering programs from concept through production release.Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI), system integration, validation, testing, and release management.Experience working within Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or similar development methodologies.Ability to communicate effectively with software, mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.Excellent presentation, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting robotics development programs.Experience with robotic manipulation systems.Experience with computer vision, machine learning, or AI-enabled applications.Experience with motion planning and autonomous systems.Experience supporting collaborative robots (cobots) and robotic workcells.Experience managing hardware/software integration programs.Experience supporting industrial automation systems.Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment or advanced manufacturing technologies.PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or related certification.Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms.Top Skills / Must-Haves RequiredTechnical Program / Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipEngineering Program ExecutionStrong Communication & Stakeholder ManagementRobotics or Automation Project ExperienceHardware / Software Integration ProgramsNPI, System Integration, and Release ManagementPreferredComputer VisionMotion PlanningAI / Machine Learning ApplicationsIndustrial AutomationCollaborative Robotics (Cobots)Semiconductor EquipmentAgile / ScrumPMP or Scrum CertificationsInterview Process Round 1Video interview with Hiring ManagerRound 2Onsite panel interview with engineering team members and department leadershipWork Schedule100% Onsite 5 Days Per Week