Deployment Program Manager

Path Robotics•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Deployment Program Manager leads deployment programs and projects for Path Robotics systems, working across organizational functions to progress projects from MSA signature and cell design and build through in-service operation at customer facilities. The role oversees end-to-end delivery, coordinates customers and internal stakeholders, manages project plans and risks, supports technical problem-solving, and helps ensure customer satisfaction and successful system deployment. The position also partners with Engineering leadership on NPI projects, leads Factory Acceptance Test events, and drives post-deployment activities and transition of cell ownership to Mission Control. It maintains project tools and documentation as the single source of truth and identifies process breakdowns and solutions. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required, at less than 10%. The position may support U.S. Government contract work and may involve export-controlled information or Controlled Unclassified Information, with applicable regulatory and data-protection compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Project Management, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience as a Project Manager, Operations Manager, or in a similar role.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including a proactive approach to project risks and issues.
Experience with program management tools, such as Airtable, Monday.com, or similar planning software, and with quality tools and methods and risk assessment and mitigation.
Ability to operate in a dotted-line environment.
Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Strong knowledge of project management and agile methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Experience deploying complex systems within manufacturing environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels and functions.
Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a U.S. Person where required.
Adherence to applicable federal regulations and company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards for work that may involve government contracts or Controlled Unclassified Information.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience in robotics, automation, or manufacturing.
Experience deploying robotics or automation solutions.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and industrial robotics.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end deployment projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robotics systems to customer sites on time and successfully.
Develop and execute project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation in a matrixed organizational structure.
Work with customers to understand needs and expectations, manage project risks, and ensure project scope and capabilities are met.
Coordinate internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout deployment.
Manage project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies.
Identify and address potential roadblocks to keep project milestones on schedule.
Maintain internal project management tools and documentation as the single source of truth.
Collaborate with the deployment team and Engineering to solve complex technical problems.
Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide timely stakeholder updates.
Partner with Engineering leadership on NPI projects to support integration within deployment projects.
Execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) events.
Drive post-deployment activities and transition cell ownership to Mission Control.
Identify process breakdowns and propose remediation solutions.
Ensure successful robotic system deployment to customers.