Senior Technical Program Manager - Robotics

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

Senior Technical Program Manager - Robotics

North Reading, Massachusetts

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries,we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Technical Program Manager – Robotics Software you will be responsible for;

• 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.

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.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in ALTEN Technology USA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 07/31/2029

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees to have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your 'major life activities'. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

Disability Status Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

We use Greenhouse’s AI‑powered Talent Matching tool to compare your application against our job requirements.