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RADAR · 12 hours ago

Program Manager, Business Operations

RADAR is transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail, partnering with major brands to enhance in-store experiences through advanced technology. The Program Manager will work closely with the Leadership Team to operationalize strategic initiatives, ensuring clarity and structure in business operations.

Computer VisionE-CommerceRetailRFIDWireless
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Leadership Team and CEO to define, plan, and align on annual strategic initiatives and priorities
Establish and maintain a structured meeting cadence (Leadership Team meetings, monthly business reviews, project status updates) to monitor progress against strategic goals and KPIs
Translate company strategy into project plans, deliverables, responsibilities, and, in partnership with the Finance Team resource allocation plans
Introduce and standardize project/program management processes, tools, templates, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and drive accountability across teams
Serve as a central cross-functional coordinator working across engineering, product, operations, sales, and other business functions to drive alignment and execution
Coach business leaders and designated project owners on best-practices in project planning, tracking, risk management, and reporting
Maintain visibility into program level risks, interdependencies, resource constraints - proactively flagging issues and recommending mitigation or course correction
Promote continuous improvement by refining processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, predictability, and cross-team collaboration

Qualification

Program managementCross-functional coordinationStrategic thinkingStakeholder managementProject management toolsRetail technology experienceCoaching skillsResource planningCapacity managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

7+ years of program management experience in technology and/or high-growth startup environments, with proven success leading cross-functional programs in complex, integrated hardware–software businesses
You have demonstrated success managing multiple, interrelated projects or strategic initiatives — driving them from planning through execution to completion with measurable outcomes
You have strong strategic thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to see the 'big picture' while managing details and execution
You have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills and are able to engage with senior leadership, business leads, and cross-functional teams
You have familiarity with program/project management tools and methodologies
You bring strong business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and high emotional intelligence—able to align diverse stakeholders, communicate clearly, and make sound, high-velocity tradeoff decisions in a resource-constrained startup environment
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, evolving start-up growth environment and able to lead change across functions

Preferred

You have prior experience in retail technology
You have a certification in project or program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP or equivalent)
You have experience coaching or training non-PM business leaders to adopt project management best practices
You have experience in resource planning, capacity management, and cross-functional coordination in small to medium sized teams

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Life and disability benefits
401k plan
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave

Company

RADAR

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RADAR is an RFID and computer vision platform that automates inventory management, analytics, and checkout in physical stores.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$139.66M
Key Investors
Align Ventures
2024-06-11Debt Financing· $19.7M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $15M
2023-07-13Series A· $30M

Leadership Team

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Spencer Hewett
Founder/CEO
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