Engineering Program Manager

Agtonomy South San Francisco, CA 47 days ago

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About Us

Agtonomy brings intelligent automation to agriculture, turf, and other demanding industries through Physical AI and software services. By partnering with trusted equipment manufacturers, we deliver factory-fit technology that transforms industrial machines into smart, efficient solutions built for safety and performance. Our team combines expertise in technology, product development, and industry knowledge to address critical challenges like labor shortages, sustainability, and productivity. We’re looking for people who want to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where their ideas can make a real impact.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and problem-solving Program Manager to join our Engineering 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 for successful introduction of 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 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 activities

Understanding technical decisions and drawing connections between groups

Support field testing in order to understand and mitigate risks, as well as to recognize optimization opportunities.

Manage supplier relationships and purchasing of BOMs.

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience in managing complex projects requiring integration of complex electromechanical assemblies (e.g., aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or similar) and software.

Experience managing 3rd party resources such as contractors, skilled tradespeople, or suppliers.

Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Experience with hardware bill of materials (BOMs), process documentation, and assembly and test processes.

Experience in managing software development processes (Agile development).

Effective communicator on project requirements and schedules

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