Software Engineering Program Manager

You Will:

• Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in specifying requirements.
• Support execution team with planning of activities over the short and mid term, using Agile methodologies such as Sprint or Kanban. Ensure plans are aligned with the company roadmap.
• Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project.
• Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting.
• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

You Are:

• A seasoned program manager with 5-7 years’ experience, ideally in robotics or a closely related industry.
• A graduate of a BS program BS degree in an applicable engineering field.
• Experienced in developing both deep tech and mature products, with ability to discern approaches based on the situation.
• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
• Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer
• Strong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans
• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly
• Biased towards action. You pair strong creative and critical thinking skills to drive efficient implementation of ideas and projects. 
• Skilled in adapting program management methodologies to fast-paced environments.
• Proven at leading cross-functional teams with a history of mentoring junior colleagues to excel.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at balancing technical oversight with project timelines.
• Willing and able to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least 3x per week.