Staff Program Manager, Strategy & Operations
About The Position
Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Program Manager, Strategy & Operations to join its Prototype Operations (ProtoOps) team. The role runs the business and operational functions supporting a 100+ person organization that builds, manages, and services Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robots. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Prototype Operations, the Program Manager acts as a force multiplier by managing the organization’s operating rhythm, translating complex or incomplete inputs into executive communications, and pursuing operational improvements across the organization. ProtoOps spans the full prototype value chain, including Precision Shop, Supply Chain, Build, Fleet, Service & Repair, Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Quality & Test Engineering, Technical Program Management, and Procurement & Inventory Management. The role works across these areas, with scope that can grow over time. The position owns recurring business operations and continuous-improvement activities, prepares executive communications, supports team engagement and culture, and drives special projects and leadership support. Success includes taking ownership of staff meetings and action tracking, delivering leadership review materials and organizational events, identifying operational improvements, and eventually owning the organization’s reporting and planning cadence.
Requirements
- An MBA, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of experience in operations, consulting, program management, business analysis, or a similar role focused on improving how a team or business operates.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to build a model in Excel or Google Sheets and explain its implications.
- Ability to create clear, well-structured slide decks and writing suitable for senior leaders.
- Initiative and ability to see work through without a playbook; ability to ask good questions, build a plan, and create structure in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to build trust across functions and levels, from technicians to executives.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hardware development, robotics, manufacturing, or another physical-product environment.
- Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a chief-of-staff-style role.
- Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods.
- Familiarity with business systems such as ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CMMS, or Fleet Management systems.
- Experience planning events or programs for groups of 100 or more.
- Strong experience using AI tools to increase productivity while maintaining accountability for all work.
- Working knowledge of business intelligence or project-tracking tools such as Tableau, Looker, Jira, or Smartsheet.
Responsibilities
- Own the ProtoOps operating rhythm, including staff meetings, monthly business reviews, quarterly planning, and related action tracking.
- Analyze organizational operations, including headcount, spending, throughput, cycle time, tooling, and process handoffs, and recommend data-backed improvements.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through rollout, engaging team leads as needed.
- Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and reporting used by leadership to run the business.
- Support annual budgeting, headcount planning, and long-range financial modeling for ProtoOps.
- Create executive-ready slide decks for leadership reviews, all-hands meetings, board-level updates, and strategy discussions.
- Turn raw data, early-stage ideas, and whiteboard sketches into clear narratives and visuals.
- Draft memos, briefs, organizational announcements, and talking points on behalf of the Sr. Director.
- Prepare the Sr. Director for important meetings with background information, data, and recommended positions.
- Plan, schedule, and run organization-wide events, including all-hands, offsites, team-building activities, milestone celebrations, and recognition programs.
- Manage event logistics, including budgets, vendors, venues, and attendance.
- Help shape onboarding and communication practices that keep a fast-growing organization connected.
- Drive special projects and strategic initiatives for the Sr. Director.
- Coordinate priorities, calendars, and commitments across ProtoOps leadership.
- Track decisions and follow-ups across the organization and ensure actions are completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
