# Senior Technical Program Manager, Robotics

**Company**: Scale AI
**Location**: San Francisco, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $180,800-$226,000 USD
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112629176

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## Description

Scale AI is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for its Physical AI team. The TPM will drive cross-functional alignment from initial system design through to large-scale production. The successful candidate will serve as the primary driver of alignment between all major stakeholder groups, own the lifecycle of complex programs, and establish a single source of truth for program status.

## Responsibilities

- Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Serve as the primary driver of alignment between all major stakeholder groups.

- Program Lifecycle Management: End-to-end ownership of complex programs.

- Communication & Visibility: Establish a single source of truth for program status.

- Navigating Ambiguity & Pathfinding: Thrive in a highly fluid, rapidly evolving environment.

- Tactical Execution & Grit: Operate with a deep, hands-on approach.

- Process Establishment: Design and implement scalable frameworks, tools, and communication cadences.

## Requirements

- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a TPM, Product Manager, or Lead Engineer managing complex programs.

- Cross-Functional Mastery: Demonstrated success managing programs that span both engineering and operational environments.

- Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders.

- Technical Literacy: Strong technical foundation allowing participation in architecture reviews.

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

## Nice to haves

- Robotics Domain Expertise: Proven track record delivering complex robotics, mechatronics, or autonomous vehicles.

- Generative AI Experience: Experience working with large language models or vision-language models.

- Agile & Waterfall: Deep familiarity with both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.

- Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

- Certification: PMP certification or equivalent.

The base salary range for this full-time position in San Francisco is: $180,800-$226,000 USD. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.

## Skills

### Required
- Technical Program Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Program Lifecycle Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Technical Literacy

### Nice to have
- Robotics Domain Expertise
- Generative AI Experience
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Advanced Degree
- PMP Certification

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