Director, Operations Program Management

Agility Robotics$149K — $193K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in leadership roles with a successful track record in Program Management.
  • Exceptional ability to convey complex ideas to varied audiences.
  • Skilled in building and mentoring diverse teams of program managers.
  • Strong data-driven decision-making skills for managing complex initiatives.
  • High degree of autonomy in defining team direction and processes.
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing and operations, with 7+ years of related experience.
  • Comfortable operating in less structured environments with incomplete data.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of program managers, establishing clear expectations and coaching for growth.
  • Establish and instill best practices in program management across the team.
  • Own a portfolio of complex programs, acting as both player and coach.
  • Translate intricate, multi-organizational work into concise narratives for executives.
  • Proactively identify risks and dependencies to prevent issues.
  • Adapt to and perform additional tasks as needed.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% company match.
  • Equity in the form of company stock options.
  • Comprehensive insurance including 100% coverage for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Eligible for benefits starting on the first day of employment.
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 paid holidays for exempt employees.
  • Four catered lunches per week and healthy snacks on-site.
  • Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Promotion of flexible work arrangements within a supportive culture.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Relocation assistance available for qualifying roles.
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Agility Robotics is scaling its operations - and the programs that enable that scale need to be led with rigor, depth, and autonomy. As Director, Operations Program Management, you will own two things simultaneously: a team of technical and non-technical program managers working across all of the operations and supply chain domains and a portfolio of high-complexity programs that span the full organization.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations Program Management & Insights, you will bring the structure, judgment, and leadership presence to operate with minimal oversight. You set the standard for what great program management looks like on this team.

This is the right role for someone who leads from the front, develops the people around them, and can drive complex cross-functional programs to outcomes without being told how to get there.
About the Work
  • Lead and develop a team of dedicated program managers. Set clear expectations, coach toward growth, and hold yourself accountable to building a stronger team over time.
  • Establish and model PM best practices across the team. You are both the standard-setter and the coach.
  • Own, through your and the team's efforts, a portfolio of complex programs that require a high degree of structure, judgment, and organizational reach. Act as a player-coach on the team's broader portfolio - holding your own programs while helping your direct reports navigate blockers and deliver against theirs.
  • Translate complex, multi-org work into clear progress narratives for executive audiences. You know what leadership needs to see and how to present it.
  • Identify risks, stalled decisions, and at-risk dependencies before they become problems.
  • Other duties as assigned.
About You
  • 10+ years in leadership roles, with a proven track record in Program Management.
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences.
  • Build and mentor a diverse and growing team of technical and non-technical Program Managers.
  • Strong data-driven decision-making skills to manage a complex portfolio of initiatives across a range of departments.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy defining the path for you and the team.
  • Deep understanding of how manufacturing and operations environments work - with 7+ years of experience driving programs in this space.
  • Comfort working in organizations without mature systems, clean data, or clear processes.
Bonus Points
  • Prior experience managing or developing a team of program managers.
  • Background in high-growth hardware, automation, or robotics environments.
  • Experience designing or overhauling operational processes at scale - service operations, order fulfillment, or manufacturing workflows.


Location
  • This is a hybrid position based out of our Salem office.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$149,000-$193,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

About Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
Learn more about Agility Robotics
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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