Field Test Project Manager

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

5d•$95,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail oriented and technically fluent Field Test Project Manager to support high-tempo, field-forward testing across multiple vehicles, sites, and programs. In this role, you will run regular planning meetings, drive schedules, manage ticket queues, maintain test plans, and ensure clear communication across multiple teams. You will work closely with software, hardware, program, safety, and test teams to track issues, organize priorities, and support smooth and predictable execution of each test cycle. Your attention to detailed planning and processes will enable engineers and field teams to stay focused on running tests and improving system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an Engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in project coordination, test coordination, technical operations, QA, or related roles within robotics, autonomous systems, or software development environments
Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar ticket management system

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple engineering disciplines, including software and hardware teams
Experience running technical working sessions, capturing decisions, and driving action-item follow-through
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent threads
Comfortable working close to the technical work without needing to own technical decisions
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to collaborate with manufacturing teams
Git/GitHub (or similar) familiarity for: reviewing commits, branches, and logs; checking that images or builds are available in on-site or shared registries; following up with software owners when updates are needed
Willingness to travel to and work at field test sites, including regular trips to our central Washington test sites
Strong inter-personal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into structured plans and actionable updates
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate upcoming field tests by gathering objectives, data requirements, and resource needs from engineering and operations teams
Assist partnered teams in the creation and revision of structured test plans, validation documents, meeting notes, and process documentation
Track and manage software and hardware issues identified during field testing, ensuring accurate ticket creation, clear prioritization, and timely updates
Provide clear reporting on test readiness, issue status, backlog trends, and outstanding risks to testing
Maintain visibility into remote demo schedules, field requirements, and cross-functional deliverables to ensure each test event is properly prepared and aligned with development timelines
Support planning for field demonstrations and engineering validation efforts by coordinating timelines, documentation, and technical prerequisites
Track and follow-up on action items outside of meetings to ensure resolution or closure