Support planning, execution, and delivery of hardware solutions in robotics. Manage schedules, logistics, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring project milestones are met.
About this role:
Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Technical Program Manager I (TPM I) to support the planning, execution, and delivery of innovative robotics hardware solutions that power our warehouse-automation systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career technical program manager with a hardware focus to grow their skills while making a real impact on our revolutionary robotic unload systems. You'll work closely with senior TPMs and cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and operations to drive hardware development programs from concept through production.
Your contributions will directly impact the speed and quality of Pickle's revolutionary material-handling robots reaching our customers. A foundation in hardware development, basic understanding of program management methodologies, and strong organizational skills will be critical to success in this role. If you're an early-career technical program manager passionate about robotics and hardware development, this is your chance to build your career at a fast-growing robotics company.
Responsibilities:
- Own and drive schedules for specific hardware components or subsystems, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
- Manage project logistics, tracking action items, and coordinating meetings.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to track project requirements, technical milestones, and progress toward goals.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status reports for hardware development programs.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination and communication to identify blockers and keep teams aligned.
- Support the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process, helping manage BOM updates and drawing releases.
- Track stakeholder expectations and provide regular project updates and status reports.
- Help identify process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project execution.
- Partner with supply chain and manufacturing teams to support integration and production of robotics hardware.
- Assist with risk identification and help develop mitigation strategies with guidance from senior team members.
Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in technical program management, project management, or engineering roles with program coordination responsibilities, preferably in hardware development, robotics, or automation.
- Basic knowledge of robotics systems, including mechanical components, sensors, actuators, or hardware development processes.
- Familiarity with hardware development lifecycles and the integration challenges between hardware and software.
- Exposure to Engineering Change Management (ECM), BOM management, or drawing release processes is a plus.
- Understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Familiarity with Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track project details.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
- Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and excited to work in a fast-paced, R&D-focused robotics environment.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
- Willing to work at least 3 days per week at our offices in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Pay at Pickle
At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.
About Pickle Robot
Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot! We build systems that companies and their teams love.
Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient.
Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.
Top Skills
Agile
JIRA
Scrum
Smartsheet
Waterfall
Pickle Robot Company Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139
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