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RobCo is building autonomous industrial robotics solutions that combine hardware, software, and AI to automate factory operations. The company has raised $160M from top-tier investors (Lightspeed, Sequoia) and operates 200+ people globally with 2.5M+ operating hours deployed across Europe and the US.
As Technical Program Manager, you will oversee multiple complex robot deployment programs simultaneously, from pre-sales alignment through technical solution design, implementation, and handover to operational business. You are responsible for end-to-end program ownership of strategically relevant robotics deployments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple concurrent robotics deployment programs with full P&L accountability
- Developing governance frameworks, reporting standards, and delivery processes that enable scalable, high-quality growth
- Acting as strategic sparring partner to C-level executives, customers, and internal leadership teams
- Maintaining oversight of both technical integration details and commercial aspects (budgets, margins, resource planning, business cases)
- Identifying systemic risks early, initiating preventive measures, and managing escalations
- Analyzing patterns, identifying optimization opportunities, and driving automation of deployment processes
- Creating transparency on progress, risks, dependencies, and business impact through data-driven decision-making
The role offers flat hierarchies, open communication, regular 360° feedback, flexible working hours, modern office in Munich, and optional work-from-home depending on role. You'll work across Germany's 7,200+ studios with subsidized Wellpass membership and regular team events.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluent German and English (both critical)
- Completed technical university degree (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent qualification with significant technical professional experience
- 5+ years managing complex technical programs, ideally in robotics, automation, industrial tech, or hardware-software integration
- Proven experience building scalable project/deployment structures in high-growth environments
- Strong systems understanding of mechatronic or cyber-physical systems
- Ability to abstract technical details to executive level and translate to business impact
- Confident presence with customers, management, and external partners
- Experience with budget responsibility, resource planning, and commercial management
- Structured, data-driven working style with pragmatic execution skills
