Business Program Manager (II)

Skill; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 236,947,000 - 265,877,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, dental

Retirement plan match

Free online training

Job summary

Skill is seeking a logistics coordinator to manage the global logistics for robotics platforms and hardware, ensuring timely international shipments. You will handle customs documentation and coordinate with vendors to streamline processes, while working with engineering and procurement teams to support projects from events to site acquisitions.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, adaptability in a fast-paced research environment, and the ability to contribute to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
• Experience with project management tools, specifically Asana.
• High degree of confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid on-site environment (3 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Manage global logistics for robotics platforms and hardware, ensuring timely and secure international shipments.
• Oversee customs documentation, classification, and coordinate with service providers and vendors to streamline processes.
• Facilitate continuous workflow by executing follow-the-sun handoffs with international peers and updating ticket trackers.
• Lead project management efforts using Asana for short-term events and long-term site acquisitions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, procurement teams, and external logistics/crating specialists.
• Provide timely updates in team meetings, track milestones, and address service failures proactively.
• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes and financial matters.
• Contribute to the development of robust process documentation and knowledge base resources.
• Navigate multi-story facilities and assist with lifting 30-50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Global logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Tools

Asana

Job description

Placement Type

Temporary

Salary

$82.92-92.92 Hourly

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Join a leading technology company, partnered with Aquent, where your expertise will directly contribute to the seamless operation of cutting-edge robotics and hardware initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on global logistics, ensuring critical technology reaches its destination efficiently and securely, driving innovation forward.

In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in managing the intricate logistics of international shipments for advanced robotics platforms and hardware. You will navigate complex customs regulations, coordinate with a global network of partners, and ensure projects, from short-term roadshows to long-term site acquisitions, are executed flawlessly. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving will directly support groundbreaking research and development, making a significant contribution to the advancement of innovative technologies.

What You Will Do

• Manage global logistics for robotics platforms and hardware, ensuring timely and secure international shipments.


• Oversee customs documentation, classification, and coordinate with service providers and vendors to streamline processes.


• Facilitate continuous workflow by executing follow-the-sun handoffs with international peers, meticulously updating ticket trackers and process flows.


• Lead project management efforts using tools like Asana for diverse initiatives, from short-term event support to long-term site acquisitions and equipment imports.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, procurement teams, and external logistics/crating specialists.


• Actively participate in team meetings, providing timely updates, tracking milestones, and proactively addressing service failures.


• Serve as a point of escalation for vendor disputes and financial matters, ensuring prompt resolution.


• Contribute to the development of robust process documentation and knowledge base resources.


• Navigate multi-story facilities and occasionally assist with lifting 30-50 lbs (team lifts available), supporting hands-on operational needs.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, capable of managing complex logistics operations.


• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities, including a strong customer service orientation and negotiation expertise.


• Proven flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, research-driven environment with rapidly changing priorities.


• Experience with project management tools, specifically Asana, including tracking meetings and progress.


• High degree of confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail, crucial for handling sensitive engineering hardware and designs.


• Ability to work within a hybrid on-site environment (at least 3 days/week) and be mobile across floors.


• Eagerness to learn and actively contribute to process documentation.


• Openness to taking direction and performing operational tasks, even with more senior experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Background in logistics, freight forwarding, or operations, particularly within aerospace, high-tech hardware supply chain, or similar fields.


• Familiarity with ticket systems.


• Basic understanding of PLM systems or engineering artifacts (e.g., step files).

Benefits

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans


• paid sick leave


• retirement plans with a match


• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.