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Boston Dynamics · 18 hours ago

Staff Technical Program Manager

Waltham Office (POST)

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead the development core team through the full product development lifecycle and ensure successful project delivery by collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership to define project objectives, scope, and requirements. Develop strategic plans and roadmaps to guide the execution of technical projects

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects from initiation to closure. Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor progress and ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, design, and QA, to align project activities and priorities. Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members to drive project success

Manage project resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment. Coordinate with stakeholders to allocate resources effectively and ensure project requirements are met

Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address challenges and minimize disruptions

Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, executives, and partners, to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address concerns. Build strong relationships and maintain open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle

Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery. Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions

Qualification

Program ManagementProject Management ToolsTechnical CommunicationEngineering DegreeCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

BS or higher in Engineering or Technical Related Field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, etc) or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in a program management role, managing multiple programs and schedules

Passion for problem solving and a drive to ask questions and understand the big picture while still being attentive to technical details

Strong communication skills and ability to distill complex technical information into concise, easily understood formats; presentations, white papers, and status updates

Proven capacity to leverage an array of project management tools, methodologies, and techniques throughout all phases of the product life cycle. This includes Google Suite, JIRA/Atlassian Products, JAMA, etc

Ability to see, understand, and articulate team priorities in support of overall company goals

Significant technical program/project management experience within a commercial team that has deployed a customer-facing industrial product

Proven experience building sustainable processes within cross functional groups

Experience with fielded products involving equal complexity in software and hardware systems

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders (both technical and non-technical)