Robotics Technical Program Manager Co-op (Hands-On)

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics in Waltham, MA is seeking a Technical Program Manager Co-Op to work with the PMO, helping deliver robotics programs from concept through release. You will support integrated schedules, partner with engineering teams, and learn how complex systems are planned, tracked, and delivered.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS or higher in engineering or a technical field, has strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoys solving problems while learning to align multiple

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or higher in Engineering or a technical field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into concise formats.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• A passion for problem solving and a drive to ask questions and understand the big picture.
• Interpersonal skills that support effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Comfort learning new tools quickly. Familiarity with Google Workspace is expected, and exposure to Jira or other Atlassian products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technical program managers in building and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track progress across engineering, product management, design, and QA teams, and flag schedule risks and dependencies early.
• Prepare status updates, presentations, and summaries that present complex technical information clearly for both technical and non technical audiences.
• Help identify risks and issues, and assist in developing mitigation plans.
• Attend and help facilitate program meetings, including capturing notes, decisions, and action items and following up with owners.
• Maintain program documentation and dashboards using tools such as Google Workspace and Jira.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with post project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Take ownership of a defined project or workstream over the course of your co op term, with guidance from a mentor.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS or higher in engineering or a technical field

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

Job description

Boston Dynamics in Waltham, MA is seeking a Technical Program Manager Co-Op to work with the PMO, helping deliver robotics programs from concept through release. You will support integrated schedules, partner with engineering teams, and learn how complex systems are planned, tracked, and delivered.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS or higher in engineering or a technical field, has strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoys solving problems while learning to align multiple