Project Manager

FieldAI

$130K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field.
  • Two or more years of experience in project coordination within a technical organization.
  • Ability to translate high-level requirements into structured tasks and timelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team coordination.
  • Proficiency with project tracking tools like Jira, Asana, or Monday.
  • Ability to obtain required security clearance for defense-related programs.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic execution across multi-project portfolios defining milestones and managing budgets.
  • Align stakeholders and cross-functional teams on scope, dependencies, risks, and timelines.
  • Coordinate go-to-market readiness, ensuring deployment meets performance and scalability requirements.
  • Track program performance metrics and report to leadership and investors.
  • Prepare strategic communications and executive updates for leadership.
  • Identify risks and drive resolution to keep programs on target.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Equity options as part of the compensation package.
  • Generous time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Flexible working hours to enhance productivity and focus.
Full Job Description
About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex technology projects from conception through completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with excellent project management skills to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
What You'll Get To Do
  • Drive strategic execution across multi-project portfolios defining milestones, manage budgets, oversee resourcing across engineering, field ops, product, and business teams.
  • Align stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure clarity of scope, dependencies, risks, and timelines for successful robot deployment programs aligned with company goals.
  • Coordinate go-to-market readiness to work with product, operations, and customer success teams to ensure deployment programs meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements.
  • Track program performance metrics to monitor statuses, escalate risks proactively, and report on progress, financials, and ROI to leadership and investors.
  • Prepare strategic communications to lead the creation of executive updates, board materials, and investor presentations.
  • Identify and unblock risks for surface technical, operational, or commercial issues early and drive resolution to keep programs on target.
What You Have
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field.
  • Two or more years of experience in project coordination, program support, or operations within a technical organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate high-level requirements into structured task breakdowns and timelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience coordinating across engineering teams.
  • Proficiency with project tracking tools (for example, Jira, Asana, Monday, or equivalent).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearance or export control authorization required for defense-related programs.

The Extras That Set You Apart
  • Experience supporting robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or defense engineering programs.
  • Familiarity with government contracting structures, including SBIR, SOWs, or deliverable-based contracts.
  • Experience working directly with technical leads to define acceptance criteria and milestone definitions.
  • Prior experience in a fast-growing startup environment.
  • MS technical degree
  • PMP certification
  • Experience managing projects related to rugged ground autonomy


Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$200,000. The actual offer for this position will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Part of our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time.

Field AI Onsite Work Philosophy

At Field AI, we believe the most effective way to collaborate and solve complex challenges is by working together in person. This is a fully onsite role, and candidates will be expected to work from our headquarters in Irvine office. In-person engagement is essential to our success, and we offer flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance.

$130,000 - $200,000 a year

Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual's background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market.

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