Boston Dynamics

Staff Technical Program Manager

Boston Dynamics • $135K — $175K *
Waltham, MA 02453In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 5-7+ years of experience in technical program management or manufacturing operations
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs in complex hardware systems
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes during prototypes and low-volume production
  • Ability to navigate fast-moving and ambiguous environments
  • Proven influence and communication skills across organizations
  • Strong project management skills with complex schedule management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead prototype builds and integration activities for robotics development
  • Coordinate priorities and track program milestones across teams
  • Identify and mitigate program risks proactively
  • Drive issue tracking and resolution for process and quality improvements
  • Serve as the escalation point for project-related challenges
  • Promote a high-performance culture within the operational team
  • Develop scalable systems that prioritize speed, flexibility, and quality

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan availability
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • Annual bonus structure based on performance
Full Job Description
Staff Technical Program Manager
Location: Waltham, MA
Department: Prototype Operations
Reports To: Director of Prototype Operations

About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support complex robotics development programs within Prototype Operations. This role operates at the center of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, quality, and repair to drive execution across a fast-paced, high-mix hardware development environment.
In this highly cross-functional role, you'll be responsible for driving prototype and low-volume production builds from planning through integration, working side-by-side with build technicians, engineers, and leadership to identify risks, remove blockers, and maintain build velocity. You will serve as the connective tissue between technical execution and program-level deliverables, making real-time decisions and escalating when needed to keep the team moving.
This is a high-ownership, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, communicates crisply, and excels at driving execution across fast-moving, multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead execution across prototype builds, integration, validation, and operational readiness activities for advanced robotics and hardware development programs
  • Coordinate coordinating priorities, driving alignment, and ensuring program stays on track across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Fleet Operations, and Facilities teams to ensure successful delivery of milestones
  • Identify program risks early and drive aggressive mitigation and recovery actions.
  • Drive proactive issue tracking and resolution around process improvements, part shortages, design changes, repair work, and quality gaps.
  • Serve as the go-to owner for escalation, knowing when to intervene, when to delegate, and when to bring in leadership.
  • Champion operational clarity and execution discipline while fostering a high-performance, team-first culture on the floor.
  • Develop and improve scalable operational systems and processes that balance speed, flexibility and quality.
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support development build maturity and successful transition readiness into manufacturing organizations
  • Create clear executive-level updates, operational reviews, and cross-functional communication that enable fast, data-driven decision making
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 5-7+ years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing operations, hardware engineering operations, or related technical environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs in hardware, robotics, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, or other complex electromechanical systems
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and hardware development processes, especially during prototype, NPI, and low-volume production phases.
  • Experience operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities
  • Proven ability to influence across organizations without direct authority
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex schedules, track interdependencies, and align stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills; thrives under pressure and adapts quickly.
  • Hands-on mindset and comfortable working closely with technicians, engineers, and supply chain roles.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ERP/MES/PLM systems and operational tooling (e.g. Tulip, Proplanner, Arena, Rootstock, Oracle ERP)
  • Familiarity with Project Management tools (e.g. Smartsheets, Asana, Project)
  • Experience driving root cause analysis and operational process improvements
  • Experience scaling operations through prototype and development build phases
  • Experience supporting manufacturing transition readiness activities


The pay range for this position is between $135,000 to $175,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Boston Dynamics
Size
300 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1992
* Ladders Estimates

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