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# Sr Staff Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Boston Dynamics
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Asana, Hardware Design, Microsoft Project, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications), Smartsheet, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c312de3438d2c183

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
 * 10+ years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing operations, or related technical environments.
 * Experience leading cross-functional programs in complex hardware environments such as robotics, aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics.
 * Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations, including demand planning, MRP, supply chain, inventory management, work orders, and production execution.
 * Experience with ERP, MES, and PLM systems and understanding how processes, data, and transactions connect across the operational lifecycle.
 * Proven ability to identify systemic gaps, develop scalable operational processes, and drive cross-functional improvements.
 * Strong program management, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to independently drive execution in ambiguous environments. Hands-on mindset, comfortable working closely with engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
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Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience implementing or improving ERP, MES, MRP, or PLM systems (e.g., Tulip, Arena, Rootstock, Oracle, SAP).
 * Experience with prototype, NPI, and low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing.
 * Experience developing integrated workflows across engineering changes, BOMs, material planning, inventory, and manufacturing execution.
 * Experience scaling operations, improving build readiness, and driving operational process improvements. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project).
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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

## Description

In this highly cross-functional role, you'll be responsible for driving prototype and low-volume production builds from planning through integration, working side-by-side with build technicians, engineers, and leadership to identify risks, remove blockers, and maintain build velocity. You will serve as the connective tissue between technical execution and program-level deliverables, making real-time decisions and escalating when needed to keep the team moving.

We are looking for a highly technical, systems-oriented leader who thrives in ambiguity, can operate independently, and has a demonstrated ability to build and scale operations in rapidly evolving hardware environments.

Check out what the team has been up to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_i7hRvGpE

How you will make an impact:

 * Own complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple R&D programs, establishing strategies, execution plans, milestones, and cross-functional alignment.
 * Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure hardware, processes, resources, and infrastructure are ready to support evolving program needs.
 * Identify operational gaps and develop integrated workflows, tools, and systems that improve execution, traceability, and efficiency.
 * Translate evolving technical requirements into executable operational plans, balancing development speed, quality, and scalability.
 * Identify systemic risks and dependencies, lead root-cause investigations, and implement sustainable solutions across organizational boundaries.
 * Define meaningful KPIs and management mechanisms to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
 * Evaluate tradeoffs, communicate risks, and drive alignment among engineering, operations, and senior leadership.
 * Develop repeatable processes and operating models that support increasing hardware complexity, program volume, and organizational growth. Champion operational clarity and execution discipline while fostering a high-performance, team-first culture on the floor.
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