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Operations Senior Technical Program Manager

Apptronik· PMO
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Austin, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Technical Program Manager (Operations) driving cross-functional execution from concept to production, bridging Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to bring new products to market.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Operations as the core stakeholder within cross-functional engineering programs from concept through production launch.
  • Drive execution across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, IT, Facilities, Service, and Procurement, escalating risks and resource constraints to PMO and Operations leadership.
  • Champion Design for Excellence (DFX) throughout product development and facilitate cross-functional design reviews to resolve manufacturability, sourcing, serviceability, and quality risks.
  • Lead build readiness activities across prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production builds; own Build Readiness Checklists spanning manufacturing, supply chain, material availability, tooling, documentation, training, and quality.
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to flag long-lead items early, monitor supplier/material readiness against milestones, and resolve sourcing constraints.
  • Collaborate with Engineering on product structures, EBOM-to-MBOM alignment, and change management within Siemens Teamcenter; identify DFX opportunities in Siemens NX.
  • Coordinate NRE expenditure tracking and supplier RFQs; align quotation and cost activity with program timelines.
  • Identify operational risks early, drive mitigation plans, and present operational health and readiness status at program reviews and executive meetings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of technical program management or operations leadership experience within complex hardware product development

Skills

Required:Cross-Functional Leadership Without Direct AuthorityHardware Program ExecutionDesign for Excellence (DFX)Systems & Tools Fluency

Benefits

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apptronik

One Platform for the Future of Work

Apptronik designs humanoid robotics platforms with mobility, manipulation, and human-centered interaction to support people in the workplace.

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