Technical Program Manager
Hybrid- Salem, OR or Fremont, CA·Posted today
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<div class="content-intro"><p>Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.</p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Agility Robotics is scaling its operations — and the programs that enable that scale need to be led with rigor, depth, and autonomy. As Technical Program Manager, Operations, you will own bridging the programmatic gap across the Operations department (Supply Chain, Manufacturing engineering, Production, Quality) to support deployment of Digits next generation robot.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Reporting to the Staff Technical Program Manager, Operations, you will bring the structure, judgment, and leadership presence to operate with minimal oversight.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is the right role for someone who leads from the front, develops the people around them, and can drive complex cross-functional programs to outcomes without being told how to get there.</span></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Work</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Run the Operations execution work: facilitate weekly deliverable check-ins with Supply Chain, Tech Ops, and Manufacturing; track commitments, risks, and cross-team actions to closure.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Serve as workstream program manager within larger strategic programs (production ramp readiness, capacity expansion, supplier transitions) led by the Staff Operations Program Manager.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Administer and continuously improve the PM toolchain: Jira (intake, programs, deliverables), Confluence (program hubs, dashboards, decision logs), and Smartsheet/Excel (portfolio roadmap and executive views).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prepare the monthly Operations Program Review pack: portfolio health metrics, exception analysis, and escalation summaries for department leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Surface risks early and escalate with specific asks; drive follow-through on decisions made in reviews.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Uphold the program management framework — single intake, written status, one source of truth — and help functional teams adopt it.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About You</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2–4 years of program, project, or operations coordination experience in manufacturing, hardware, supply chain, or a comparably cross-functional operational environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to run effective meetings and drive action items to closure across teams you do not manage.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working proficiency with Jira and Confluence (or equivalent tools) and strong Excel/Smartsheet skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Clear, concise written communication — status reports, meeting summaries, and executive-ready summaries.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Organized, self-directed, and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-moving production ramp environment.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Bonus points</strong></span></h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in a hardware NPI or production ramp environment (robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or similar).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with quality systems (supplier quality, QMS, corrective actions) or regulatory/product compliance processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and basic supply chain planning concepts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">CAPM or Agile certification.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience building dashboards or light automation (Jira filters/JQL, Smartsheet formulas, Excel Power Query).</span></li> </ul> <hr> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Location</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This is a hybrid position based out of our Salem, OR or Fremont, CA office.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.</em></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Anticipated Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$121,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$189,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em>In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:</em></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Plan:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Includes a 6% company match.</li> <li><strong>Equity:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Company stock options.</li> <li><strong>Insurance Coverage:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.</li> <li><strong>Benefit Start Date:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.</li> <li><strong>Well-Being Support:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li> <li><strong>Time Off:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.</li> <li><strong>Non-Exempt Employees:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>On-Site Perks:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.</li> <li><strong>Parental Leave:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Generous paid parental leave programs.</li> <li><strong>Work Environment:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.</li> <li><strong>Relocation Assistance:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Provided for eligible roles.</li> <li><strong>Annual Discretionary Bonus:</strong> Provided for eligible roles.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.</strong></p> <p> </p></div>