Robotics Software TPM — Lead Multi‑Team Delivery

ALTEN Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager – Robotics in North Reading, MA. You will drive multi‑team robotics software programs, translating ambitious product goals into execution plans for end‑to‑end delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, apply Agile methods, manage dependencies, and validate features in lab environments while maintaining ownership and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or similar role supporting complex software or robotics programs.
• Strong understanding of software systems, with ability to engage in technical discussions related to architecture, services, and algorithms.
• Experience managing cross‑team dependencies and delivering integrated systems composed of multiple features and components.
• Familiarity with robotics concepts such as motion planning, navigation, and autonomous system behavior (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to operate independently in high‑ambiguity, fast‑paced environments while driving outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering and product teams.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in lab or development environments alongside engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of complex, multi-team robotics software programs, focusing on delivery of integrated capabilities spanning multiple features and workstreams.
• Coordinate across multiple software and systems teams, managing interdependencies to ensure aligned delivery of end‑to‑end functionality rather than isolated feature execution.
• Translate high‑level product goals into structured execution plans, defining timelines, dependencies, and milestones across distributed teams.
• Operate with a high degree of ownership to manage ambiguity, independently driving program direction while aligning to broader organizational goals.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical problem spaces, including system services, architectures, and algorithms that support feature development.
• Develop a working knowledge of robotics software stacks, including motion planning, trajectory generation, navigation, and related services, to effectively manage program execution.
• Support feature validation by working alongside engineers in lab environments, assisting with system bring‑up, running work cells, and validating feature performance against defined KPIs.
• Build trust with software development teams by engaging directly in execution workflows and understanding system behavior beyond planning artifacts.
• Oversee program execution using Agile methodologies, ensuring coordination across teams without focusing on individual team sprint or ticket management.
• Track program progress through defined metrics, ensuring readiness for deployment and successful integration into operational environments.
• Support both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts for deployed robotic systems.
• Contribute to planning and execution across multiple product lines and future initiatives within the robotics portfolio.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Robotics software

Cross-team coordination

Agile methodologies

Architecture discussions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Robotics

10+ years TPM experience

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager – Robotics in North Reading, MA. You will drive multi‑team robotics software programs, translating ambitious product goals into execution plans for end‑to‑end delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, apply Agile methods, manage dependencies, and validate features in lab environments while maintaining ownership and clear stakeholder communication.