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Deployment Program Manager

Path Robotics· Operations
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Columbus, OHfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Deployment Program Manager responsible for leading deployment programs & projects of robotics systems, coordinating cross-functional teams from MSA signature to in-service at customer sites.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end deployment projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of robotics systems to customer sites.
  • Develop and execute project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables, as well as establishing project timelines and resource allocation within a matrixed organizational structure
  • Work closely with customers to understand their needs and expectations, manage project risks, and ensure that project scope and capabilities are met, resulting in successful project outcomes and high customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the deployment.
  • Manage project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies.
  • Proactively identify and address potential roadblocks to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
  • Maintain internal project management tools and documentation as the single source of truth.
  • Collaborate with the deployment team and engineering to solve complex technical problems.
  • Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and expectations are maintained throughout the deployment process.
  • Partner with Engineering leadership for NPI projects to ensure smooth integration within the deployment project.
  • Execute flawless FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) events.
  • Drive post-deployment activities and transition of cell ownership to Mission Control.
  • Identify process breakdowns and propose solutions for remediation.
  • Ensure successful robotic system deployment to customer.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Project Management, or related fields. Advanced degrees are a plus.
  • 4+ years of proven experience as a Project or Operations Manager or similar role, preferably in robotics, automation, or manufacturing.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to managing project risks and issues.
  • Experience using program management tools (Airtable/Monday.com or similar planning software, quality tools and methods, risk assessment and mitigation, etc.).
  • Proven ability to operate in a dotted-line environment.
  • Excels in managing high levels of ambiguity and quickly adapts to changing priorities.
  • Strong knowledge of project management and agile methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience deploying complex systems, preferably robotics or automation solutions, within manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and industrial robotics is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of an organization across functions.
  • Potential need to occasionally travel to customer sites (<10% travel).

Skills

Required:Project managementCross-functional collaborationRisk managementCustomer liaison
Nice to have:FAT orchestration
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Path Robotics

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