Technical Program Manager
Agtonomy
IT, Operations
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024
About Us
Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer™ platform addresses labor-intensive needs with automation, turning conventional equipment into autonomous machines. By partnering with leading manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat, we integrate smart technology into tractors and other machinery, enhancing safety and efficiency. As we expand into ground maintenance and other industrial applications, our expert team continues to address key challenges with labor shortages, sustainability and profitability across various industries.
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and problem-solving Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering background to join our team. You will be responsible for the engineering program management of new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. Additionally, you will engage with both component and vehicle partners to help define roadmaps and guide the development of new vehicle systems.
What You'll Do:
- Partner with the cross-functional team to build a comprehensive plan for each project, highlighting the critical path. Track actual progress against the plan.
- Plan covers all aspects - scope, cost, timing.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to understand the critical actions necessary to successfully introduce new features, capabilities, and products, and ensure those needs will be met ahead of schedule.
- Highlight and actively troubleshoot risks or misses against the plan.
- Build and improve project execution tools and processes.
- Distill organizational goals into strategic roadmaps and break them down into program plans.
- Help fill organizational gaps to keep the critical path on track. Examples include:
- Analyzing data to inform a prioritization or problem-solving activity
- Managing component suppliers or contractors
- Facilitating tactical stand-ups or problem-solving activity
- Understanding technical decisions and drawing connections between groups
- Support field testing to understand and mitigate risks as well as to recognize optimization opportunities.
- Work with OEM partners and suppliers to communicate goals, costs, action items, and timelines between our teams.
What You'll Bring:
- 7+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing of complex electromechanical assemblies (e.g., aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or similar) or fast-paced software development.
- Experience managing 3rd party resources such as contractors, skilled tradespeople, or suppliersHighly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Experience with hardware bill of materials (BOMs), process documentation, costing, and vendors.
- Experience in multiple aspects of hardware, software, and manufacturing operations
- Self-starter with strong initiative to find opportunities and jump into tasks
What Makes You a Strong Fit:
- Background in Engineering with experience working on projects and physical systems
- Ability to dig deeper on the technical side, being hands-on, and asking lots of questions
- Proven success in early-stage project management
Benefits:
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or
family is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!
Our interview process is generally conducted in four (4) phases:
1. Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
2. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
4. Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, VP of Engineering, 30 minutes each)