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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** AE GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Redwood City, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/technical-program-manager-architectural-elements-dexterity-6190588 ## About the Role * Technical knowledge or similar skills in 1 or more of the following: Mechanical/Electrical design, Industrial perception/compute hardware, AGV/AMR, CAD (Solidworks & NX preferred) * Experience in managing implementation/deployment of complex software/hardware solutions on time and within budget * Experience building and managing geo-distributed project teams and 3rd parties (contractors, CMs, vendors) * Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, practices, and processes in automation, material handling, logistics and distribution * Experience working in and intimate familiarity with the HW design lifecycle and engineering principles, such as reliability engineering, test cycle from EVT, DVT, PVT, supply chain quality, BOM management, etc. * Working knowledge of project management tools, processes and procedures * Program management, team leadership, technical training and communication, working with different audiences * Strong technical understanding spanning both hardware and software design, development, and integration., * Proven ability to work in a high-paced startup environment * Curiosity, tenacity, and perseverance to ensure on-time and high-quality deliverables, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive improvements. * Attention to detail in the context of general engineering, testing, and debugging * Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization across all mediums (written, verbal, presentation, etc.) * Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Japanese preferred but not required Physical Requirements: * Ability to work in varying environments based on customer needs. Environments can include office, warehouse, distribution center, loading dock, etc * Travel up to 10% ## Description As a Technical Program Manager at Dexterity in the Architectural Elements Group (AE Group), you will be working as a Program Manager with a strong emphasis on Engineering. The AE Group is responsible for new hardware discovery, sourcing, spec-ing, and design across a wide breadth of robotics technologies including manipulators, mobility, perception, compute, electro-mechanical, and electronics. In this role, you will be required to create, improve, and implement the processes that organize and propel the group's delivery of new HW devices and systems used in Dexterity products, and make daily engineering decisions to keep the HW design pipeline flowing smoothly. Responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to: * Establish, improve, and execute program management methodologies and processes to improve development speed, design quality, and project tracking. * Hold teams accountable to ensure deadlines and deliverables are known, followed, and completed on schedule. * Regular project updates and ongoing communications with the external vendors of AE Group projects. * Coordination and ongoing communications about AE Group projects across Dexterity's supply chain group and Dexterity's product organizations to whom the AE Group is delivering. * Facilitate engineering updates within Dexterity and with external vendors, ensuring alignment and understanding across all stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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