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Path Robotics is seeking a Deployment Program Manager to lead end-to-end deployment programs for intelligent robotics systems. This is a highly visible role that spans all functions within the organization, progressing projects from MSA signature through cell design, build, and in-service deployment at customer facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end deployment projects with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of robotics systems to customer sites
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation within a matrixed organizational structure
- Work closely with customers to understand needs and expectations, manage project risks, and ensure scope and capabilities are met for high customer satisfaction
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout deployments
- Manage project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies proactively
- Identify and address potential roadblocks to ensure milestones are achieved on time
- Maintain internal project management tools and documentation as the single source of truth
- Collaborate with deployment teams and engineering to solve complex technical problems
- Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide timely stakeholder updates with clear communication
- Partner with Engineering leadership on NPI projects for smooth integration
- Execute flawless Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) events
- Drive post-deployment activities and transition cell ownership to Mission Control
- Identify process breakdowns and propose remediation solutions
The role involves occasional travel to customer sites (<10% travel) and may support work under U.S. Government contracts with compliance requirements including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Project Management, or related fields (advanced degrees a plus)
- 4+ years of proven experience as a Project or Operations Manager or similar role, preferably in robotics, automation, or manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with proactive approach to managing project risks and issues
- Experience using program management tools (Airtable, Monday.com, or similar planning software), quality tools and methods, risk assessment and mitigation
- Proven ability to operate in a dotted-line/matrixed environment
- Ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Strong knowledge of project management and agile methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Experience deploying complex systems, preferably robotics or automation solutions, within manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and industrial robotics (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and functions
- Ability to comply with U.S. export control regulations and meet "U.S. Person" definition where required
- Must pass background check consistent with applicable requirements
