Lead TPM: Autonomous Robotics & ML Programs

Field Ai; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 30%

Job summary

Field AI is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale robotics and autonomy programs from inception to deployment and ongoing operations. You will own end-to-end delivery across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and field operations, working with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.

The role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple customer programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required.
• Experience leading complex technical programs in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Hands-on understanding of autonomy, robotics, embedded systems, or real-time platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale robotics and autonomy programs from planning through deployment and handoff.
• Act as technical project lead for customer engagements across software, systems, hardware, data, and operations.
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical plans, milestones, and timelines.
• Drive cross-functional execution with engineering, product, operations, support, and customer success.
• Oversee readiness and field deployments; surface issues and assign owners for remediation.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to ensure customer outcomes.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and customers.
• Support on-site customer engagements and deployments up to 30% travel.

Skills

Autonomy software

SDLC

Agile methods

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Customer engagements

Risk management

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Field AI is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale robotics and autonomy programs from inception to deployment and ongoing operations. You will own end-to-end delivery across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and field operations, working with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams.

The role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple customer programs in a fast-paced environment.