Program Manager - Blitz Team

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE BLITZ TEAM

The Blitz Team is ASI's rapid-execution engineering group, focused on quickly turning new concepts into working autonomous systems. As a cross-functional team spanning software, electrical, mechanical, systems, and field operations, Blitz accelerates product development, validates new ideas, and helps launch customer pilot programs on real equipment in real operating environments. Team members thrive in a fast-paced setting where adaptability, hands-on problem solving, and a willingness to tackle whatever is needed are key to success.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Manager on the Blitz Team coordinates and drives execution across fast-moving programs that turn early concepts into working autonomous systems. Working with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, and field operations team members, this role plans and tracks multiple interdependent projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and reports progress to product and engineering leadership. Priorities and resources shift quickly, so this role suits someone who is comfortable with early concepts and ambiguity, adapts readily, and can juggle multiple priorities without attachment.

This position is based in our Mendon, Utah office, on site 3 days a week, with about 25% travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and run programs made up of multiple interdependent projects, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and performance tracking
• Define milestones with the project team, each with due dates and clear deliverables, and address the root causes of missed milestones
• Hold daily standups with the team to review the backlog and keep work moving
• Clearly communicate priorities and team member responsibilities, and adjust quickly as priorities and resources change
• Identify team member assignments, schedules, budgets, purchases, resource coordination, and safety and quality issues
• Manage execution of ASI's product development process (PDP) within the program scope
• Capture customer requirements, document them, and communicate them to the project team
• Support customer pilot programs on real equipment in real operating environments, including travel to customer and field sites
• Identify risks in proposed work and work with the team on technical solutions
• Provide preliminary budgets, milestones, and invoice schedules to Business Development, and coordinate contracts and Statements of Work
• Schedule and run project meetings, design reviews, and post-project reviews
• Report program status regularly to product managers and senior leadership

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a technical discipline
• 5 or more years of experience as a Project Analyst, Planner, or Manager, or related experience in software, hardware, or a related industry
• Experience as a Program Manager leading multiple complex technical projects
• Experience with project tools and methodologies, the software development lifecycle, and structured problem solving
• Demonstrated success leading people in a team-based environment
• Comfortable with early concepts, ambiguity, and rapidly changing priorities
• Able to travel about 25% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in construction or heavy industry
• Experience with hardware technology products
• Experience in automation or robotics
• Experience in a startup or rapid-prototyping environment

BENEFITS

ASI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401k with employer match
• Generous HSA contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• PTO, paid holidays, and flextime
• ASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costs

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

This is a full-time employment opportunity. Your employment with ASI will be "at will," meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause or advance notice.