Technical Program Manager Physical AI

Overview
Client is seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to drive the execution of complex Physical AI initiatives that connect AI software and the physical world. This role partners with Engineering AI Product UX and business teams to translate priorities into executable plans and deliver programs successfully in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is a proactive highly organized program leader who can operate independently manage multiple concurrent projects navigate ambiguity and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of large-scale engineering and software programs ensuring milestones commitments budgets and timelines are successfully managed.
Coordinate execution across multiple Agile/Scrum engineering teams while aligning engineering product AI UX and business stakeholders.
Identify manage and resolve program risks dependencies and blockers to maintain delivery against committed objectives.
Develop and maintain program plans roadmaps documentation action items status reporting and KPI tracking.
Manage resource planning budgeting forecasting headcount planning and quarterly financial forecasting across programs and portfolios.
Present program status risks dependencies and financial updates to technical teams and senior business leadership.
Drive execution across globally distributed teams and external engineering partners or vendors.
Bring structure clarity and accountability to complex or ambiguous initiatives while adapting to changing priorities.

Essential Qualifications Skills and Technologies
Bachelors degree required.
8 years of experience in Technical Program Management Engineering Program Management or related roles.
Proven experience successfully delivering large complex engineering or software programs on time and within budget.
Demonstrated experience leading execution across multiple Agile/Scrum engineering teams.
Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience partnering with software engineering organizations.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while driving milestone achievement and delivery commitments.
Strong program leadership stakeholder management risk management and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with resource planning budgeting forecasting and program risk management.
Experience working with globally distributed teams and/or external engineering partners.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive-level status reporting and communication with both technical and business stakeholders.
Proficiency with program and project management tools Agile methodologies software development practices roadmap planning sprint execution dependency tracking risk management and KPI reporting.

Preferred Skills or Experience
Experience with AI/ML Physical AI industrial software IoT building automation industrial automation or connected products.
Experience leading programs involving six or more Agile/Scrum teams.
Ability to understand technical complexity and connect business objectives with technology execution.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and manage cross-team dependencies.
Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams in a global matrixed environment.
Experience managing global vendors and external development teams.
Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing requirements and ambiguity.
Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset.
Passion for innovation continuous learning and applying emerging technologies to deliver customer outcomes.

Work Details
100% onsite.
Remote candidates with exceptional Technical Program Management experience will also be considered.
First shift schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Video interviews.

Note: Must be able to work independently drive stakeholder communication and excellent with IT Project Management Skills.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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