Technical Program Manager

Rival; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RIVR, part of Amazon, is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead hardware/software programs for next‑gen robotics.

You will coordinate stage-gate milestones, align hardware, software, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, and report on program health with concise executive summaries. In-person collaboration at our Zürich offices is required, with a strong background in certification processes and Jira/Confluence essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Hardware Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in Technical Program Management or Project Management for integrated hardware/software systems.
• Proven success moving products through a stage-gate process, managing hardware milestones alongside software, product, supply chain, manufacturing, safety, etc.
• Experience navigating certification processes for physical products (UL, CE, FCC) with external partners.
• Advanced skills in Jira, Confluence, and roadmap visualization tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead the program through a formal stage-gate execution framework and define exit criteria for each gate.
• Act as the synchronization layer between hardware, certification, software, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, QA, and external partners.
• Partner with Product Management and Systems Engineering to translate Product Requirements into actionable milestones.
• Coordinate safety validation plans to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards without slowing development.
• Provide data-driven executive summaries on program health, risks, and milestone confidence.
• Map cross-functional dependencies and maintain a risk register identifying critical-path issues.
• Identify and report on resource constraints, advocating adjustments to meet commitments.

Kenntnisse

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Jira & Confluence

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Hardware Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Roadmapping tools

Jobbeschreibung

RIVR, part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex, unstructured environments such as stairs, gates, doors, and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world, where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.

Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026, we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware, onboard autonomy, and cloud-based coordination, RIVR, part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe, reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the program through a formal stage-gate execution framework. You will coordinate the definition of exit criteria for each gate and ensure adherence to these agreements by all involved development teams.
• Act as the synchronization layer between hardware, certification, software, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, QA, etc. This includes alignment with external partners such as engineering partners, notified bodies and compliance testing facilities among others.
• Partner closely with Product Management and Systems Engineering to translate Product Requirements into actionable technical milestones.
• Coordinate the execution of safety validation plans to ensure the final product meets internal and regulatory standards without slowing down the development pace.
• Provide insightful reports to high level managers. You will distill complex technical roadblocks into concise, data-driven executive summaries, focusing on program health, strategic risks, and milestone confidence.
• Proactively map and manage cross-functional dependencies. You will maintain a rigorous risk register that identifies single points of failure in the schedule, ranging from technical design hurdles to critical-path dependencies.
• You will identify and report on resource constraints (headcount, lab space, or equipment), providing the case for adjustments to ensure the team can meet its commitments.

What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Hardware Engineering (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.)
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Project Management, specifically managing integrated hardware/software systems in a fast-paced environment (e.g., Robotics, Automotive, Aerospace).
• Proven success driving products through a stage-gate process, with a deep understanding of how to manage hardware milestones alongside software, product, supply chain, manufacturing, safety, etc.
• Experience navigating the certification processes for physical products such as UL, CE, FCC, or industry-specific functional safety certifications together with external partners.
• Advanced skills in Jira, Confluence, and roadmap visualization tools

Get some bonus points

• Professional certification in project or program management (e.g., PMP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)).
• Direct experience managing the development of complex mechatronic systems, robotics, or autonomous hardware.

RIVR, part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.