Technical Project Manager, Hardware

Sanctuary AI•Vancouver, BC

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building Physical AI for general purpose robots, is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to help turn complex hardware development into predictable execution. Reporting to the Program Lead, you will create the operating rhythm that enables hardware programs to move from prototype through product development, NPI, pilot builds, and early production. You will work across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, test, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations. Your impact will be measured by whether teams are aligned, milestones are credible, risks are surfaced early, decisions happen on time, and each build produces meaningful progress. This is a hands-on execution role. You will support the Program Lead and functional engineering leaders by creating clarity and accountability across the program. You will not own the Hardware organization or replace functional engineering leadership.

Requirements

8 or more years of experience in technical project management, program management, product development, or hardware operations.
A track record of moving complex electromechanical products from prototype through pilot builds, NPI, or early production.
Practical knowledge of product development processes, NPI, design reviews, build readiness, verification, validation, and production ramp.
Experience using PLM, configuration management, ECO and ECN processes, BOM control, revision control, and engineering to manufacturing workflows.
Technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, test, and manufacturing disciplines.
A history of improving execution by establishing clear milestones, decision points, ownership, and escalation mechanisms.
Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
The ability to communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to senior stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, project management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, mechatronics, advanced manufacturing, automation, or other mechanism heavy hardware is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create the operating rhythm that enables hardware programs to move from prototype through product development, NPI, pilot builds, and early production.
Work across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, test, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.
Ensure teams are aligned, milestones are credible, risks are surfaced early, and decisions happen on time.
Create clarity and accountability across the program.
Build plans that expose the real critical path and connect technical work to business outcomes.
Convert ambiguity into clear decisions, owners, dates, and next actions.
Identify dependencies and risks before they become schedule or quality problems.
Create accountability across teams without relying on formal authority.
Understand how product data and engineering changes flow from design into purchasing and manufacturing.
Communicate program health clearly, accurately, and concisely.
Use process to improve outcomes without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.