Technical Program Manager Co-Op

Boston Dynamics • Waltham, MA

8d • $30 - $35

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager Co-Op within the Boston Dynamics PMO, you will work alongside experienced program leaders to help deliver products from concept through release. You will support the product line integrated schedule, partner with engineering teams, and gain direct experience in how complex robotics programs are planned, tracked, and delivered.

The role is suited to a curious, organized, and self-motivated student who enjoys understanding how technical systems fit together. You will balance attention to detail with an eagerness to see the bigger picture, and learn how to build alignment across teams and priorities.

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots and is becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or higher in Engineering or a technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or Physics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into concise, easily understood formats.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• A passion for problem solving and a drive to ask questions and understand the big picture.
• Interpersonal skills that support effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Comfort learning new tools quickly.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace is expected.
• Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Jira or other Atlassian products.
• Prior internship, co-op, project team, or leadership experience that involved coordinating people or deliverables.
• Coursework or project experience in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware and software integration.
• Exposure to project management methods such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Interest in production and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support technical program managers in building and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track progress across engineering, product management, design, and QA teams, and flag schedule risks and dependencies early.
• Prepare status updates, presentations, and summaries that present complex technical information clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Help identify risks and issues, and assist in developing mitigation plans.
• Attend and help facilitate program meetings, including capturing notes, decisions, and action items and following up with owners.
• Maintain program documentation and dashboards using tools such as Google Workspace and Jira.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions.
• Take ownership of a defined project or workstream over the course of the co-op term, with guidance from a mentor.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in how a leading robotics company plans and delivers products that combine complex hardware and software.
• Regular exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentorship from experienced program managers.
• A strong foundation for a career in technical program management.

What This Job Offers

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