Senior Data Programs Lead — Robotics & AI Operations

Rhoda; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist robots designed for complex real-world environments. We offer a bold mission to turn data requirements into reliable, scalable programs bridging Research, Engineering, and Data Operations.

The role focuses on translating requirements into executable plans and driving programs from pilot to production, coordinating across hardware, software, and data infrastructure to deliver on time with high quality and scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex technical programs across engineering, R&D and operations.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with ability to drive execution without direct authority.
• Hands-on mindset and willingness to dive into details.

Responsibilities

• Translate data requirements into executable plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, and timelines.
• Drive programs from pilot, scale-up, production, to delivery.
• Coordinate across Research, Hardware, Software, Data Infra, and Operations, including vendor dependencies through the Data Operations team.
• Own program schedule, dependencies, risks, blockers, issue tracking, and escalation.
• Establish a clear single source of truth through dashboards, documentation, and operating cadences.
• Build scalable processes for how Research, Engineering, and Operations work together.
• Dive into technical and operational details when needed, including data quality issues and cross-functional bottlenecks impacting data delivery.
• Ensure data programs are delivered on time, at the required quality, and at the required scale.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical literacy

Ambiguity management

Robotics / AI data

Job description

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist robots designed for complex real-world environments. We offer a bold mission to turn data requirements into reliable, scalable programs bridging Research, Engineering, and Data Operations.

The role focuses on translating requirements into executable plans and driving programs from pilot to production, coordinating across hardware, software, and data infrastructure to deliver on time with high quality and scale.