Project Manager

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

16d•$134,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically fluent Systems Project Manager to support high-tempo engineering execution across multiple programs, teams, and workstreams. In this role, you will run regular planning meetings, drive schedules, manage ticket queues, maintain plans and trackers, and ensure clear communication across engineering, program, and operations teams. You will work closely with software, hardware, safety, and test teams to track issues, organize priorities, and support smooth and predictable delivery of engineering milestones. Your attention to detailed planning and processes will enable engineers to stay focused on building and validating 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
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 environments ranging from office settings to manufacturing floors and field test sites
Git/GitHub (or similar) familiarity for: reviewing commits, branches, and logs; checking that images or builds are available in shared registries; following up with software owners when updates are needed
Willingness to travel to field test sites and customer locations as needed, including regular trips to our central Washington test sites
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into structured plans and actionable updates
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve efficiency in project tracking, documentation, or reporting
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities by gathering objectives, deliverables, and resource needs from cross-functional teams
Assist partnered teams in the creation and revision of structured plans, validation documents, meeting notes, and process documentation
Track and manage software and hardware issues across development and test cycles, ensuring accurate ticket creation, clear prioritization, and timely updates
Provide clear reporting on milestone readiness, issue status, backlog trends, and outstanding risks
Maintain visibility into schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure work is properly sequenced and aligned with program timelines
Support planning for engineering validation efforts, field demonstrations, and customer deliverables by coordinating timelines, documentation, and technical prerequisites
Track and follow up on action items outside of meetings to ensure resolution or closure