Automation Program Manager

Confidential; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing initiatives. You will manage program scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional teams to deliver technology programs on time and within resources.

You will engage with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and external partners, provide regular status reports to leadership, and help shape the roadmap for AI-enabled and industrial automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or technology programs.
• Experience with robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, or R&D projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and engineering programs from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and external partners.
• Track schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and project performance.
• Provide status updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support robotics, automation, and emerging technology initiatives.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Budget & Scheduling

Robotics & Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager – Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead complex robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, timelines, budgets, risks, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and engineering programs from planning through completion.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and external partners.
• Track schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and project performance.
• Provide status updates, reports, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support robotics, automation, and emerging technology initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or technology programs.
• Experience with robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, or R&D projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or industrial automation.
• Government-funded or research program experience.