Senior Robotics Program Manager

omroncareerexternal; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development of advanced industrial robots from concept through product launch. You will coordinate across marketing, engineering, operations, quality, and service to deliver on-time, within budget, and to spec.

You will shape MRDs, translate them into engineering requirements, develop concepts, perform DFMEA, plan verification, and manage cross‑functional teams in a balanced matrix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering from a four‑year college.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing the development of industrial products.
• Strong knowledge of electro‑mechanical systems and working knowledge of software development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of waterfall/phase‑gate methodologies and Agile methodologies.
• Strong leader with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage expectations and resolve problems within a balanced matrix.
• Experience with Office365, MS Teams/SharePoint, Confluence/JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new industrial robots from conception to product launch.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Field Service.
• Prepare MRD and decompose into engineering requirements; develop design concepts and trade‑offs.
• Develop DFMEA, verification/testing plans, and technical manuals; ensure safety/compliance.
• Manage cost, schedules, and resources; support transfer to global factories; drive continuous improvement.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Matrix organization experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering

Tools

Office365

MS Teams/SharePoint

Atlassian Confluence

JIRA

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development of advanced industrial robots from concept through product launch. You will coordinate across marketing, engineering, operations, quality, and service to deliver on-time, within budget, and to spec.

You will shape MRDs, translate them into engineering requirements, develop concepts, perform DFMEA, plan verification, and manage cross‑functional teams in a balanced matrix.