Technical Project Manager

Navflex Inc; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navflex Inc in Colorado is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive planning and execution of multiple technical projects spanning Navflex customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal product development. Reporting to the Director of Product, you will manage 3–5 concurrent projects, establish clear plans, milestones, owners, dependencies, and risk tracking while coordinating with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Field Deployment.

On-site work in Broomfield is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• 4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably with technical products, industrial systems, or complex operations.
• Experience coordinating across Engineering, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and/or Field teams.
• Experience working directly with external suppliers, partners, or customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3–5 concurrent projects including customer deployments, supplier programs, OEM/partner initiatives and internal product-development projects.
• Build and maintain project plans covering scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks and acceptance criteria.
• Translate complex technical programs into clear deliverables with owners and deadlines.
• Lead recurring project reviews across Product, Engineering, Operations, Field Deployment, suppliers, partners, and customers.
• Assist with development execution using agile project management methodologies.
• Track actions and ensure commitments are completed or escalated before schedule issues arise.
• Maintain project risk registers and coordinate mitigation plans for technical, schedule, supplier, resource, and customer risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables align with Navflex requirements and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career? Navflex is a world leader in AI-enabled robotics. We are currently seeking passionate and talented individuals to fill a variety of roles. Explore our open positions below and discover how you can contribute to our success.

Technical Project Manager

Location

Broomfield

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Product

About Navflex

At Navflex, we're pioneering the future of logistics automation through cutting-edge AI and robotics. Our autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are transforming the way goods are loaded and unloaded, enabling plug-and-play solutions that streamline operations and enhance efficiency across the global supply chain for some of the world’s most demanding warehouse environments. Our international, cross-disciplinary team in the EU and USA pairs robust mechatronics with cutting-edge navigation and perception to deliver safe, reliable autonomy in real-world warehouses and yards. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent logistics.

The Role

The Technical Project Manager will help drive the planning and execution of multiple projects spanning Navflex customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal product development.

Reporting to the Director of Product, this role will work across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Field Deployment, typically managing 3–5 concurrent projects from initial planning through successful delivery and closeout.

This is a hands-on execution role. You will establish clear plans, milestones, ownership, dependencies, and risk tracking across technically complex projects involving both internal teams and external organizations. You will be expected to identify issues early, drive follow-up, elevate blockers, and keep teams aligned around commitments and deadlines.

The right candidate combines solid project-management fundamentals with a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

Consistent achievement of customer, partner, supplier, and internal project milestones

Clear project plans with defined owners, deliverables, dependencies, and acceptance criteria

Early identification and escalation of schedule, technical, supplier, and customer risks

Effective management of 3–5 concurrent projects

Reduced delays caused by unclear ownership, incomplete follow-up, or unresolved dependencies

Strong coordination across Product, Engineering, Field Deployment, suppliers, partners, and customers

Clear project reporting that allows leadership to quickly understand status, risks, and decisions required

Effective project closeout and incorporation of lessons learned into future programs

What You’ll Do

Manage 3–5 concurrent projects, including customer deployments, supplier programs, OEM/partner initiatives, and internal product-development projects

Build and maintain project plans covering scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, and acceptance criteria

Translate complex technical programs into clear deliverables, owners, deadlines, and decision points

Lead recurring project reviews across Product, Engineering, Operations, Field Deployment, suppliers, partners, and customers

Assist with development execution using agile project management methodologies

Track actions and ensure commitments are completed or escalated before they become schedule issues

Maintain project risk registers and coordinate mitigation plans for technical, schedule, supplier, resource, and customer risks

Coordinate suppliers and external partners to keep deliverables aligned with Navflex requirements and schedules

Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow-up activities arising from customer deployments, ensuring technical issues, product needs, customer commitments, and dependencies are clearly owned, tracked, and driven to resolution

Partner closely with Engineering teams to understand and track technical dependencies

Provide clear project reporting covering progress, risks, blockers, upcoming milestones, and decisions required

Facilitate structured problem-solving and corrective‑action activities when projects encounter significant execution issues

Help develop and continuously improve Navflex's project‑management processes, templates, and operating cadence

Travel to customer, supplier, partner, and Navflex locations as required to support project execution

What You’ll Bring

Project Management Expertise

Strong project-management fundamentals across scope, schedule, risk, dependencies, and stakeholder management

Experience coordinating technical projects involving multiple teams and external organizations

Experience working with software development and agile methodologies

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

Experience working directly with suppliers, partners, and/or customers

Familiarity with structured problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement methodologies

Ability to bring structure and organization to fast-moving projects without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

Core Skills

Strong follow‑through and accountability

Structured problem solving

Organization and prioritization

Risk identification and escalation

Clear written and verbal communication

Cross‑functional collaboration and influence

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity

Customer and partner relationship management

Bias toward action and closure

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or or equivalent demonstrated experience

4+ years of project or program management experience, preferably involving technical products, industrial systems, or complex operations

Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams concurrently

Experience coordinating across Engineering, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and/or Field teams

Experience working directly with external suppliers, partners, or customers

Working knowledge of project planning, risk management, dependency management, and project reviews

Demonstrated ability to identify project problems and coordinate teams toward resolution

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work primarily on‑site in Broomfield, Colorado

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

Preferred, But Not Required

Experience in robotics, industrial automation, material handling, automotive, manufacturing equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or practical experience applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project-management training

PMI-ACP, CSM or equivalent agile project management training

Experience managing projects or workstreams associated with customer deployments, field operations, or complex technical implementations

Experience working with international suppliers, OEMs, or technology partners

Experience coordinating projects involving both hardware and software

Familiarity with FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, fishbone analysis, or similar structured problem‑solving methods

Experience working in a high‑growth technology company where processes are still being developed

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $105,000-$130,000, depending on experience, technical background, and demonstrated qualifications relevant to this position. This range reflects the expected base compensation for this role in Colorado; final offers are determined based on the selected candidate's specific experience and skills.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law

Application Deadline: This posting will remain open until filled.

Navflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

“ We’re not just loading trailers — we are unloading a new era of intelligent logistics. ”