Senior Strategic Projects Lead, Robotics

Scale's Robotics business unit is experiencing historic, unprecedented growth. As a Senior Strategic Project Lead (SPL) for Egocentric Data Collection, you will architect and execute critical operational roadmaps that drive $XXM+ in net-new revenue. This high‑leverage, executive‑facing role requires expertise across operations, engineering strategy, and product. Responsibilities Own the Mission : Serve as end‑to‑end program business owner for egocentric data collection initiatives, steering data quality, operational efficiency, P&L margins, and revenue delivery. Bridge the Physical & Digital Worlds : Translate customer machine learning requirements into structured physical data collection specifications that improve VLM/VLA model performance. Establish PMO Rigor : Build, optimize, and scale project timelines, milestone tracking, and critical‑path infrastructure. Implement risk‑mitigation frameworks to anticipate and bypass operational bottlenecks. Lead Cross‑Functional Governance : Partner with executive stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Finance, and Go‑to‑Market to align operational execution with the world’s largest robotics models. Command Global Operations : Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing matrixed team of Operations Program Managers and Associates, defining task architecture and establishing operational KPIs. Deploy Smart Infrastructure : Train and manage dynamic, global teams of collectors, implementing hardware/software troubleshooting protocols for egocentric collection devices (e.g., smart glasses, sensors, rig setups). Drive Data‑Centric Decisions : Build advanced analytics, tracking dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to inject continuous feedback loops into the operational lifecycle. Executive Presence : Deliver high‑signal, strategic progress updates and risk assessments directly to Scale’s executive leadership team. Qualifications Technical & Strategic Hybrid : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, combined with a proven track record of driving commercial/business outcomes. 5+ Years Elite Project/Program Management : Experience leading complex, multi‑faced project lifecycles, establishing PMO frameworks, and managing cross‑functional technical teams. PMP, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent experience is a strong plus. Physical AI & Robotics Exposure : Prior experience or deep familiarity working with robotics systems, autonomous vehicles, computer vision pipelines, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. First‑Principles Problem Solving : Exceptional analytical capability with a knack for deconstructing complex, ambiguous operational challenges into execution‑ready strategies. Operational Resilience : Entrepreneurial, founder‑level mindset energised by building systems from 0 to 1 and executing with extreme velocity. Global Mobility : Readiness to travel internationally (10–20%) to audit, launch, and optimise localised collection infrastructure. Nice to Have Hands‑on experience with spatial computing, egocentric vision systems, sensor fusion (LiDAR/IMU/Camera), or AI data curation. Experience managing distributed global operations across multiple time zones. Background in high‑growth startups or elite technology consulting firms. Proficiency in SQL and data visualisation tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.) to audit program health. Compensation packages include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed is $152,000 – $228,000 USD for full‑time positions in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle. PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an inclusive and equal‑opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or Veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We comply with the United States Department of Labor’s Pay Transparency provision. We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of job opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with affiliates. The information we collect is treated in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Please see our privacy policy for additional information. Know Your Rights poster: If you require additional information, please refer to the United States Department of Labor’s resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scale AI, Inc.