Robotics Deployment Program Manager

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Project Manager to coordinate and support complex robotics deployment installations across product lines. You will manage customer programs, timelines, resources, and financial progress while interfacing with customer technical leads and Field Applications Engineering teams.

The role requires a technical background across hardware, software, and systems engineering, with strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems Engineering) or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience in technical project management, robotics, mechatronics, or electromechanical system deployments.
• Ability to maintain project schedules, track dependencies, and manage risk registers across technical teams.
• Technical background and familiarity across hardware/software integration, network architecture, and robotic subsystems.
• Proficiency with project management and ticketing tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Salesforce).
• Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with exposure to physical hardware deployment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with technical teams and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of robotics deployment projects, including planning, task coordination, schedule tracking, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment across customer environments.
• Review architectural drawings, electrical work instructions, network diagrams, and system specifications to verify site readiness and support installation quality.
• Coordinate with Field Applications Engineering teams, contractors, and site vendors. Track material logistics, site inventory, delivery milestones, and site safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Field Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain leads to organize design checkpoints, phase-gate reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives in deployment workflows.
• Identify technical blockers and deployment roadblocks, maintain risk registers, track engineering dependencies across hardware/software, and drive resolution of issues.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and customer technical stakeholders, providing regular status reporting, schedule updates, and risk tracking.
• Coordinate logistics and site readiness for customer pilot projects, field validation testing, and trade show demonstrations.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to enhancing standard project management tools and delivery methodologies within the team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Salesforce

Job description

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Project Manager to coordinate and support complex robotics deployment installations across product lines. You will manage customer programs, timelines, resources, and financial progress while interfacing with customer technical leads and Field Applications Engineering teams.

The role requires a technical background across hardware, software, and systems engineering, with strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.