AI Technical Program Manager

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an AI Technical Program Manager on behalf of our client in Boston, MA. This role is ideal for a highly technical program management professional who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments and enjoys building structure within emerging programs. The successful candidate will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving hardware development, lab operations, validation activities, and engineering execution while driving alignment across multiple stakeholders. This position requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage risks, dependencies, and program priorities in an environment characterized by rapid growth and evolving requirements., Program Planning & Execution Own and manage integrated program plans covering hardware development, engineering milestones, lab operations, and validation activities. Develop and maintain dependency tracking across multiple engineering workstreams and proactively identify potential schedule risks. Establish and lead effective program cadences, including sprint planning, milestone reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional alignment meetings. Track key action items, decisions, and commitments, ensuring accountability and timely execution. Risk & Decision Management Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, resource, and schedule risks. Facilitate structured decision-making processes and ensure appropriate escalation of critical issues. Develop and maintain program dashboards that provide leadership with clear visibility into project status, risks, and blockers. Lead tradeoff discussions and drive alignment when competing priorities impact program objectives. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a key liaison between engineering teams, lab operations, and organizational stakeholders. Translate technical updates into actionable program insights for leadership and non-technical audiences. Coordinate with partner organizations, including facilities, IT, supply chain, and external stakeholders, to resolve dependencies and remove obstacles. Manage scope changes and evolving priorities while maintaining clarity on program commitments and deliverables. Process Improvement & Tooling Build and implement scalable program management processes suited to fast-moving research and development environments. Evaluate and optimize project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, or similar platforms. Create and maintain RACI frameworks and governance structures to ensure clear ownership and accountability across teams., Seeking a Technical Product Manager with expertise in data to collaborate with Analytics/data Engineering teams, drive critical initiatives, and deliver innovative products of the …

• 29 days ago

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience. Minimum 3 years of experience managing programs involving hardware development, robotics, physical systems, or related technologies. Strong technical understanding of hardware development processes, engineering workflows, testing, and validation methodologies. Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs in highly ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments. Demonstrated success building program management processes, frameworks, and operational infrastructure from the ground up. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create executive-ready status reports, risk registers, and decision documentation. Strong stakeholder management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience within Physical AI, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced hardware, or research and development organizations. Knowledge of hardware product development lifecycles, including prototype builds, validation testing, and new product introduction processes. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and their application within hardware development environments. Experience working in high-growth technology companies, AI organizations, large-scale technology environments, or innovation-driven R&D teams.

• $136,200-204,200 per year