Technical Program Manager - Physical AI (US CITIZEN)

Technical Program Manager Physical AI

We are looking for a strong hands-on Technical Program Manager who can independently drive multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements:

Technical acumen: Strong understanding of Agile development and experience working with software engineering teams.

Program execution: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously drive milestones and ensure delivery commitments.

Cross-functional leadership: Ability to coordinate across engineering product and business stakeholders.

Risk and dependency management: Proactively identify risks manage dependencies escalate blockers and drive resolution.

Execution discipline: Excellent documentation action tracking meeting management and attention to detail.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication including concise executive-level status reporting.

We are also open to remote candidates with exceptional Technical Program Management experience.

Please prioritize candidates who are proactive highly organized and comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight.

As a Technical Program Manager at Forge & AI you will help drive the execution of innovative Physical AI solutions that connect AI software and the physical world. Our teams are applying these technologies to real-world challengesfrom reducing energy consumption in buildings to optimizing industrial processes and enabling more autonomous operations.

You will work at the intersection of business and technology partnering with global Engineering AI Product UX and business teams to translate priorities into executable plans and deliver complex programs successfully.

We are looking for a collaborative hands-on program leader who can connect the dots bring structure to ambiguity communicate effectively across technical and business teams and drive execution in a fast-moving environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proven track record delivering $2M large-scale engineering/software programs on time and within 5% of approved budget.

Experience leading execution across 6Agile/Scrum engineering teams coordinating 30 engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong program leadership stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to resolve critical dependencies and risks and maintain delivery against committed milestones.

Experience managing resource plans budgets forecasts and program risks across portfolios including headcount planning and quarterly financial forecasting.

Experience leading globally distributed teams across 3 time zones and managing execution with external engineering partners/vendors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting program status risks dependencies and financials to both technical teams and senior business leadership.

Proficiency with program/project management tools Agile/Scrum methodologies and software-development practices including roadmap planning sprint execution dependency tracking risk management and KPI reporting.

Partner across Engineering AI Product Management UX and business teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and technology execution.

Adapt to changing priorities and bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous situations.

Comments

Need someone who can work independently drive stakeholder communication and excellent with IT Project Management Skills.

Qualifications :

YOU MUST HAVE

8 years of experience in Technical Program Management Engineering Program Management or related roles.

Bachelor Degree required

Proven track record of successfully delivering large complex engineering or software programs on time and within budget.

Experience leading execution across multiple Agile/Scrum engineering teams.

Strong program leadership stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Experience with resource planning budgeting forecasting and risk management.

Experience working with globally distributed teams and/or external engineering partners.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Proficiency in program/project management tools methodologies and Agile software-development practices.

Additional Information :

WE VALUE

Experience with AI/ML Physical AI industrial software IoT building automation industrial automation or connected products.

Experience leading programs involving 6 Agile/Scrum teams.

Ability to understand technical complexity and connect business objectives with technology execution.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to connect the dots across teams and dependencies.

Ability to lead and influence 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 turning emerging technologies into meaningful customer outcomes.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract