Robotic Implementation Director

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services•Oceanside, CA

8h•$130 - $150•Remote

About The Position

The Robotic Implementation Director leads the strategic deployment, integration, and continuous improvement of innovative robotic cleaning solutions across the organization’s customer portfolio. This role oversees a team of Implementation Managers and Regional Deployment Leads, collaborating closely with operations, procurement, and account management leadership to drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth. The Director is responsible for scaling robotic cleaning initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Requirements

5+ years of management experience in janitorial, building maintenance, or service industry, with at least 2 years in a director-level or equivalent leadership role.
Experience leading and training multilingual teams; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in deploying and scaling emerging technologies, particularly robotic cleaning systems.
Experience managing operations in high-traffic retail or commercial environments.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Proven ability to lead training and development initiatives for diverse, multilingual teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (English and Spanish strongly preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
People-focused, adaptable, and highly motivated with a growth mindset.
Proactive, self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Owns Deployment Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for robotic cleaning solution deployment, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer needs.
Site Readiness and Coordination: Oversee and coordinate site readiness activities, ensuring all locations are prepared for successful robotic deployments.
Training and Enablement of the End User: Lead the design and delivery of comprehensive training programs for end users, ensuring effective adoption and operation of robotic systems.
Performance Monitoring Post Deployment: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct post-deployment performance reviews to ensure training success and operational excellence.
Manage a Team of Regional Deployment Leads: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional deployment leads and Implementation Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Works with Operations: Collaborate with Operations to set up timing, deployment schedules, and training plans for all robotic initiatives.
Works with Procurement: Partner with Procurement to ensure timely placement of orders for robotic equipment and related resources.
Oversee large-scale robot deployments, including pilot programs, process optimization, and performance benchmarking.
Serve as the senior Robotics Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance on deployment, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to support solution scalability and technical advancement.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to address technical issues, coverage gaps, and business opportunities, ensuring continuous support and oversight of robotic operations.
Represent the Robotics department in executive meetings, customer presentations, and industry forums, communicating deployment progress, performance insights, and strategic recommendations.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies across all robotic operations.
Inspire and influence teams through vision, integrity, and clear communication.
Drive organizational change in a dynamic environment, championing innovation and process maturity.
Identify and develop talent, building high-performing teams that deliver results.
Foster a collaborative, matrixed environment, celebrating successes and recognizing strong performance.
Ensure adherence to company and legal policies, demonstrating ethical integrity and commitment to safety.

Benefits

As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you may qualify for benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more!
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability – Employer paid
Long Term Disability
Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Pet Insurance
PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics