Technical Program Manager - Robotics & Systems Integration

Alten Technology USA; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, based in North Reading, MA, seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive complex robotics software programs across software and hardware teams. You will translate goals into execution plans, manage dependencies, and own program direction in a fast‑paced environment.

With 7+ years in TPM or similar roles, you’ll collaborate with engineering on architectures, motion planning, and navigation while validating features in lab environments and guiding deployment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or similar role supporting complex software, hardware, and/or robotics programs.
• Strong understanding of software and hardware 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, hardware, 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

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Lab hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA, based in North Reading, MA, seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive complex robotics software programs across software and hardware teams. You will translate goals into execution plans, manage dependencies, and own program direction in a fast‑paced environment.

With 7+ years in TPM or similar roles, you’ll collaborate with engineering on architectures, motion planning, and navigation while validating features in lab environments and guiding deployment readiness.