Technical Project Manager - Robotics

Altentechnologyusa; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Technical Program Manager specialized in Robotics Software. The role involves driving complex robotics software programs and managing technical discussions across teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, alongside strong communication and management skills.

With a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000, you will be part of a dynamic team, working on innovative projects within a fast-paced environment while fostering a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Program Management or similar role supporting complex software or robotics programs.
• Strong understanding of software systems, enabling technical discussions.
• Familiarity with robotics concepts such as motion planning and navigation.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of complex robotics software programs.
• Coordinate across multiple software and systems teams.
• Manage ambiguity and align to organizational goals.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Software systems understanding

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

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.
• 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 - $200,000

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.

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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.