Intrinsic · 21 hours ago
Technical Program Manager, R&D & Technology Transfer
Mountain View, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$172K/yr - $187K/yrIntrinsic Robotics is a company aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics through advances in AI and automation. The Technical Program Manager will serve as the operational backbone for technology transfer initiatives and will collaborate with researchers and engineers to ensure the transition of innovative technology into scalable products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with R&D leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to transfer novel, cutting edge technology into automation and robotic solutions enabling our customers and partners
Drive alignment on scope, timelines and critical dependencies required to move technology from a research prototype to a product-ready asset, while maintaining a healthy balance across feasibility, quality, and risk on the critical path
Act as the central hub for tracking the status and health of major R&D initiatives to ensure a unified view across key cross-functional stakeholders, like Product Managers and Tech Leads, and to proactively prompt action where needed
Establish a lightweight yet scalable operational foundation to ensure research outputs are transferred smoothly on time and meeting product requirements, without compromising innovation velocity through excessive overhead
Motivate by creating clarity, especially when driving change
Qualification
Required
Experienced in applying best practice technical program/project management approaches and comfortable adapting and leveraging these in ambiguous settings with shifting priorities (project scoping/planning, risk analysis, timeline estimation, status tracking)
Experienced in research, innovation, technology transfer, and product development
Technical expertise in AI, robotics, automation, and/or industrial manufacturing (e.g., understanding of typical phases and challenges in deploying robotic solutions)
Concise and clear communicator, especially when working with external partners and customers
Expertise in navigating cultural nuances and building relationships internationally, specifically in Asia
Master of Science in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience to confidently engage in technical discussions and articulate technical concepts, both in familiar and unfamiliar areas
Preferred
Systems understanding of conventional robotics and automation systems, incl. mechatronic systems engineering and functional safety
Familiarity with robotics technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, automated motion planning, reactive sensor control, their potential, limitations and resulting project risks
Strength in facilitating alignment of competing needs and constraints by leveraging critical thinking (e.g., when delivering novel technologies to established industries)
Experienced in managing collaborative external projects from start to end (incl. scope negotiation, stakeholder management, priority alignment)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Intrinsic
Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company making industrial robotics accessible for businesses.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Wendy Tan White
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Cavalli
Group Product Manager
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