Project Manager, Software & Robotics

Blue Apron; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a Project Manager, Software & Robotics to streamline our development and keep engineering teams aligned. You will lead sprint planning, manage backlogs, and translate milestones into execution schedules while coordinating with multiple groups.

As you master the process, you will expand to broader product-level PM duties across the Infinite Makeline, linking software deliverables with hardware and operational milestones. A proactive, no-task-too-small mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or systems-focused field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of professional experience coordinating engineering workflows or managing tech projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Hands-on familiarity with Jira and Confluence; ability to maintain backlogs and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own software sprint lifecycles: plan, kickoff, daily standups, backlog hygiene, retrospectives.
• Translate milestones into detailed software execution schedules and master timelines.
• Architect admin and tooling frameworks; keep Jira/Confluence organized and up-to-date.
• Bridge to the Infinite Makeline product; manage cross-functional timelines across software, hardware and ops milestones.
• Maintain a high-ownership mindset; handle admin tasks, documentation, and process improvements.

Skills

Technical background

Agile & Scrum

Jira & Confluence

Cross-functional teamwork

Robotics curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or systems-focused field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

**About Wonder**Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.*Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.*****About The Opportunity****We’re looking for a Project Manager, Software & Robotics to streamline our development, keep our engineering teams aligned, and drive execution. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product, you will start by deeply embedding with our core software engineering team. You will own the day-to-day administrative and operational rhythm of software delivery—running sprint planning, managing backlogs, tracking timelines and roadmaps, and communicating these initiatives to other groups in Wonder.As you master our software delivery process, your scope will naturally expand. You will have the opportunity to branch out into broader product-level project management, taking ownership of cross-functional timelines and coordination for the overall Infinite Makeline Product.****The Impact You Will Make***** Own Software Sprint Lifecycles: Establish and run the day-to-day cadence for the software engineering team, including sprint planning, sprint kickoff and daily standups, backlog maintenance, and retrospectives.* Manage Timelines & Track Progress: Translate product milestones into detailed software execution schedules, ensuring day-to-day task assignments directly align with the overarching master timeline.* Architect Admin & Tooling Frameworks: Keep our project management tools (Jira, Confluence) meticulously organized, updated, and reflective of true project status, making sharing status updates with other internal teams easy and clear.* Bridge to the Infinite Makeline Product: Gradually scale your scope to support the broader Infinite Makeline Product, managing cross-functional timelines that connect software deliverables with hardware and operational milestones.* Embrace a High-Ownership Mindset: Bring a \"no task too small\" mentality to the team, seamlessly wearing whatever hat is required to handle administrative hurdles, update documentation, and keep the team moving forward.* Impact Beyond Software: After mastering the project management of our software development team, potential added scope can include: managing culinary testing on the Infinite Makeline and tracking results, bridging communication with different groups at Wonder and owning documentation of training materials or new feature roll-outs, and other fast moving projects that could use the expertise of a dedicated project manager.**What You Bring to the Table*** Technical Background: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or systems-focused field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or Human-Computer Interaction), or equivalent professional experience. You need the ability to comfortably engage in technical discussions regarding tech stacks, API dependencies, and how software interacts with physical systems.* 3–5+ Years of Professional Experience: We are looking for an execution-focused individual with hands-on experience facilitating engineering workflows, coordinating sprint cycles, or managing technical projects.* Agile & Scrum Proficiency: Solid understanding of software development life cycles and Agile methodologies, with a passion for keeping engineering processes structured and efficient.* Tooling Precision: hands-on familiarity with modern project management tools (Jira & Confluence), with the ability to maintain and clean up ticketing backlogs. Experience with Excel and putting together project timeline visuals to share with external groups.* Organizational Excellence: Sets the bar high and is excited to stay organized and does not allow timelines or documentation to be unclear or hard to find.* Strong Communication & Collaboration: The ability to speak \"software\" fluently, bridging the gap between highly technical engineers and higher-level project timelines.* Curiosity for Robotics: A strong interest in working on a complex physical product where software directly controls robotic machinery and automation.Massachusetts Base Salary: S128,000 - $135,500.Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.**Benefits** The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands. Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here. **A Final Note**At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.**We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy**.