Hardware AI Program Manager — Lab Builds & Risks

Randstad Digital Americas

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a technically adept TPM to build a Boston-based physical AI team. The role involves shaping hardware builds, lab readiness, and cross-functional alignment, translating complex statuses into clear program-level decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in technical program management, with hardware or robotics experience, and can operate in ambiguity while driving structure and risk management. Onsite Boston, MA, contract, 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, CS, or related technical field.
7+ years of technical program management experience, with hardware/robotics focus.
Ability to work onsite in Boston, MA.
Strong technical foundation to understand hardware build processes, test/validation workflows, and dependencies.
Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream programs in ambiguous/greenfield environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write sharp status updates and risk memos.

Responsibilities

Own the integrated program plan for the Boston physical AI team across hardware builds, lab operations, validation campaigns, and milestones.
Maintain and actively manage a living dependency map across onsite and remote engineering teams; identify risks early.
Establish and drive program cadences (sprint planning, milestone reviews, risk reviews, cross-team syncs).
Track open actions and commitments; hold teams accountable to deadlines.
Proactively surface technical, schedule, and resource risks; develop mitigation strategies.
Build and maintain program dashboards for leadership visibility; minimize manual data collection.
Coordinate with external teams (supply chain, facilities, IT, partner engineering) to resolve dependencies.