Robotics Deployment Lead - Cross-Functional Rollouts

Formic Technologies Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Competitive commission structure

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Home office stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Formic Technologies Inc. is seeking a Robotics Deployment Project Manager to lead end-to-end automation deployments across customer environments. You will own scope alignment, planning, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to specification.

The role requires strong technical fluency, disciplined project management, and the ability to drive alignment with customers, internal teams, and integrators as Formic scales its robotics fleet.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in technically complex manufacturing/industrial environments.
• 3+ years direct experience with robotics or automation systems.
• Experience supporting end-of-line automation such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, or case packing preferred.
• Experience with industrial robots or cobots (FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, UR).
• Experience working with or alongside robotics system integrators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Structured problem-solver in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35–40%.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers and third-party integrators to define requirements and validate scope.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and scheduling issues during deployment.
• Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams.
• Drive structured handoffs from pre-sales through deployment and close-out.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of deployment and project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Robotics experience

Automation systems

Cross-functional coordination

Travel willingness

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

Yaskawa

ABB

Universal Robots

Job description

Formic Technologies Inc. is seeking a Robotics Deployment Project Manager to lead end-to-end automation deployments across customer environments. You will own scope alignment, planning, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to specification.

The role requires strong technical fluency, disciplined project management, and the ability to drive alignment with customers, internal teams, and integrators as Formic scales its robotics fleet.