Senior R&D Program Manager, Global NPD

AutoStore System Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Mentorship programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

AutoStore System Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior Program Manager R&D to lead end-to-end R&D projects, collaborating with our Norway-based NPD and development teams and Atlanta production groups.

You will drive incubations and new product development programs, ensuring delivery across scopes, timelines, and budgets while maintaining high product quality. You will manage multiple highly complex programs, travel quarterly to Norway for alignment, and translate technical insights into

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in a technology discipline.
• Minimum seven years’ work experience as a project manager, or in product management or engineering of robotics/automated storage solutions.
• In lieu of program manager experience, we will also consider candidates with at least seven years of experience developing complex products.
• Experience with managing multiple highly complex projects to support program delivery.
• Preferably experience as a developer/engineer.
• Desirable with PMI certification.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Good communication skills in Norwegian are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the assigned projects and programs end to end.
• Responsible for monitoring the delivery of scope, timelines, budget and quality throughout the projects.
• Communicate and coordinate efficiently across departments, disciplines and stakeholders at both the Atlanta and Norway sites.
• Partner closely with the Norway-based PBU NPD and engineering/development teams, who hold the core technical expertise, from concept through launch.
• Drive Incubation and New Product Development programs based in Atlanta, including new product introductions run with the local team, serving as the site’s program management lead for the PBU.
• Engage with external partners, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Keep high focus on end product and reduce production and maintenance cost.
• Develop a broad understanding of AutoStore’s products and services.
• Understand the challenges and core needs of our customers.
• Travel at least quarterly onsite to Norway for close project and program coordination with the Norway-based NPD and engineering teams.

Skills

Project management

Robotics/automation

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Team leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in a technology discipline

Job description

AutoStore System Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior Program Manager R&D to lead end-to-end R&D projects, collaborating with our Norway-based NPD and development teams and Atlanta production groups.

You will drive incubations and new product development programs, ensuring delivery across scopes, timelines, and budgets while maintaining high product quality. You will manage multiple highly complex programs, travel quarterly to Norway for alignment, and translate technical insights into