Job Summary for Principal Technical Program Manager (Automation & Robotics Deployment)
- Lead large-scale automation and robotics deployment programs across multiple locations.
- Manage technical program execution from new product introduction (NPI) through deployment, launch readiness, and ongoing operational support.
- Partner with engineering, product, manufacturing, supply chain, and business stakeholders to develop integrated project plans.
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams throughout the complete product lifecycle: concept, development, deployment, and support.
- Develop and maintain engineering schedules, work breakdown structures, identify critical paths, dependencies, and create mitigation plans.
- Coordinate software, controls, hardware, systems, manufacturing, and operational teams to deliver complex projects on schedule and within scope.
- Drive planning and execution for deployment across multiple sites, ensuring launch readiness.
- Manage technical development, integration, testing, and deployment of automation, robotics, or electromechanical systems.
- Facilitate issue resolution, risk mitigation, and cross-functional decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
- Establish and improve program management processes, governance, and reporting standards.
- Provide executive-level communication on project status, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
- Align customers, business stakeholders, and technical teams for successful program outcomes.
- Mentor project teams and promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Must have at least 10 years of experience in industrial automation, robotics, or complex capital equipment programs.
- Minimum 7 years in program management, with experience leading global programs over $50 million in scope.
- Proven ability to direct large cross-functional and matrixed teams (100+ people).
- Strong expertise in NPI, product development, systems integration, and deployment.
- PMP certification preferred; BS in Engineering required, MS/MBA a plus.
- Excellent project planning, risk management, and communication skills are essential.