Deployment Program Manager

Path Robotics • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Deployment Program Manager leads deployment programs and projects for Path Robotics’ systems, guiding projects from master services agreement (MSA) signature through cell design and build to customer-site service. This highly visible role works across organizational functions and leads cross-functional teams to deliver robotics systems successfully and on time. The position collaborates closely with customers, internal stakeholders, deployment teams, engineering, and engineering leadership, including on new product introduction (NPI) projects. It also supports factory acceptance testing, post-deployment activities, and the transition of cell ownership to Mission Control.

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 and a proactive approach to managing project risks and issues.
• Experience with program management tools, 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.
• Knowledge of project management and agile methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience deploying complex systems in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the 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 and company requirements for data protection and confidentiality, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information if involved.
• Successful completion of a background check may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in robotics, automation, or manufacturing.
• Experience deploying robotics or automation solutions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and industrial robotics.
• Experience with Airtable, Monday.com, or similar planning software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver robotics systems to customer sites.
• Develop and execute project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation within a matrixed organization.
• Work with customers to understand their needs and expectations, manage risks, and ensure project scope and capabilities are met.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout deployments.
• Manage project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies, and address potential roadblocks to keep milestones on schedule.
• Maintain project management tools and documentation as the internal single source of truth.
• Collaborate with deployment and engineering teams to solve complex technical problems.
• Facilitate project status meetings and provide timely stakeholder updates.
• Partner with Engineering leadership on NPI projects to support integration into 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 deployment of robotic systems to customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level