Robotics Deployment Program Lead

Formic; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Formic

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Home Office Stipend

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

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

You will work with Applications Engineers, Solutions Engineers, and third-party integrators to validate scope, manage detailed project plans, and mitigate risks while driving continuous

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning.
• Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical 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 that arise during deployment.
• Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams.
• Drive structured handoffs from pre-sales through deployment and project close-out.
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of internal deployment and project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Robotics experience

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Travel willingness

Job description

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

You will work with Applications Engineers, Solutions Engineers, and third-party integrators to validate scope, manage detailed project plans, and mitigate risks while driving continuous