Senior Technical Program Manager

Humanoid; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

23 days annual leave

Equity included

Free daily catered lunch

Job summary

Humanoid, based in Vancouver, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to own planning and execution of complex robotics programs. Lead hardware and software integration across Vancouver, Boston, and London, driving predictable delivery and high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

We value systems thinking, technical judgment, and the ability to align diverse teams toward common goals while continuously improving program management practices.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience as a project or program manager in hardware NPI
• Degree in robotics or engineering
• Experience leading hardware, firmware, and software integration
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder coordination

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage hardware NPI programs covering scope, schedule, cost, and process.
• Coordinate across hardware, software, safety, and other teams across Vancouver, Boston, London.
• Track progress end-to-end and manage risks.
• Communicate with stakeholders and secure commitments.
• Identify and remove blockers quickly.
• Facilitate clear program communications across time zones.
• Lead with systems thinking and hands-on support when needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Program management

Hardware integration

Software integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Robotics/Engineering

Job description

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND-01 Alpha - our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots - and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Humanoid, you will own the planning and execution of complex robotics programs, ensuring predictable delivery of our next-generation humanoid systems. You will lead cross-functional development across hardware and software, coordinating efforts across Vancouver, Boston, and London to deliver highly integrated robotic platforms. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to drive execution across deeply interdependent teams.

What You’ll Do

• Comprehensively plan a robot new product introduction program, accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and process. Although the emphasis of your program scope is the Hardware platform, your program is HIGHLY cross-functional, incorporating: Systems, Safety, Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, AI/ML, DFX, Regulatory, Integration, Test, Supply Chain, Design, Product, Marketing, Logistics, and more.
• Track and motivate program and project progress end-to-end, coordinating many teams and sites to predictably execute the plan
• Proactively anticipate risks, put handling plans in place, and manage them actively
• Empathize with, partner with, negotiate with, and manage stakeholders. Use tactful and effective approaches to achieve alignments and secure commitments
• Urgently identify, prioritize, and clear blockers
• Establish efficient, effective, clear, timely program communication optimised for the very real challenges of collaboration across distances, cultures, and timezones. Your communication is tailored to the audience.
• Based on situational judgment, manage at various levels between strategic and detailed
• Using systems thinking, perspective, and technical judgment: bring clarity, prioritization, and guidance to teams
• Roll up your sleeves and enthusiastically chip in wherever it may be needed for success of the program. At Humanoid, we’re all in this together.
• Never settling for the status quo, continually improve our program management ways of working
• Demonstrate through your actions how you meaningfully contribute to the team’s success – establishing strong enduring influence across the program team and its stakeholders.

We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience as a project or program manager leading hardware new product introduction
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field relevant to robotics or engineering
• Experience leading development of complex systems integrating hardware, firmware, and software
• Strong understanding of mechanical and hardware development processes for scalable manufacturing
• Experience working in highly cross-functional engineering environments
• Proficiency with multiple program management methodologies and tools
• Proven ability to create structure and clarity in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both synchronous and asynchronous
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across diverse teams
• Ability to remain calm, structured, and effective under pressure, including with executive stakeholders
• Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
• Systems-thinking mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Willingness to work early hours when needed to collaborate with teams in London and Boston

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced hardware companies
• Experience working in fast-paced startup environments
• Familiarity with robotics development lifecycles and integration challenges
• Experience working with globally distributed teams
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or production ramp environments

What We Offer

• Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
• Equity included - we believe builders should share in what they build.
• Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in-office.
• Collaboration with top-tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

For this role in Vancouver, the expected base salary range is $160-$200 CAD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.