Robotics Deployment Project Manager

Who we are:

Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise costs increase and global competition intensifies automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.

We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics proprietary software and full-service support into a single integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost complexity and risk we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput safety and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.

Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital Initialized Capital Blackhorn Ventures and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance Made in America production.

About the team:

The Fleet Operations Team drives uptime and operational performance across Formics growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Working inside live manufacturing environments the team diagnoses issues restores production and continuously improves system reliability at scale. Fleet Operations operates at the intersection of robotics controls and real-world factory execution ensuring Formics automation delivers consistent measurable performance across diverse industrial applications.

About the role:

As a Robotics Deployment Project Manager you will lead the end-to-end execution of robotics automation deployments across a range of customer environments. You will own scope alignment deployment planning execution oversight and cross-functional coordination to ensure systems are delivered on time on budget and to specification.

This role requires strong technical fluency disciplined project management and the ability to drive alignment across customers internal teams and third-party integrators. You will play a key role in ensuring deployments run smoothly and consistently as Formic scales its robotics fleet.

In this role you will:

• Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning
• Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical scope
• Develop and manage detailed project plans timelines budgets and risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines quality standards and cost targets
• Facilitate resolution of technical operational and scheduling issues that arise during deployment
• Coordinate communication across customers integrators and internal teams
• Drive structured handoffs from pre-sales through deployment and project close-out
• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of internal deployment and project management processes

What makes you a great fit:

• 5 years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing or industrial environments
• 3 years of direct experience working with robotics or automation systems
• Experience supporting end-of-line automation such as robotic palletizing depalletizing or case packing preferred
• Experience working with industrial robots or cobots (e.g. FANUC KUKA Yaskawa ABB Universal Robots)
• Experience working with or alongside industrial robotics system integrators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Structured problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to travel approximately 3540%
• Valid drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy)

Our Total Rewards:

At Formic we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package for full-time U.S.-based team members including:

• Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
• Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents with optional buy-up plans available
• Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability through Unum all 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic offering support when you need it most
• Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
• Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need when you need it supported by our flexible PTO policy

Compensation Philosophy

Formics pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds so do you.

Final offers are customized based on experience geographic location market considerations and a candidates preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.

Compensation Range:

$120000 - $160000 USD

What we look for:

Were building this company from the ground up and every person we hire has an outsized impact on our culture performance and trajectory. While each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives we look for people who align with our Operating Principles and embody them in action. If this sounds like you Formic may be the right place for you!

• Fearless Optimism: You make bold bets and default optimistic. You believe in the mission arent paralyzed by risk and fear inaction more than failure. You see ambiguity as opportunity and bring energy to building what doesnt yet exist.
• Create the Magic: You absorb complexity so customers dont have to. Whether your customer is external or internal you focus on delivering experiences that are clear fast value-added and outcome-driven. You dont say not my job. You make things work.
• Today Not Tomorrow: You have a bias to action. You close the loop. You take extreme ownership. You understand that speed compounds and you dont confuse activity with results.
• Seek Truth: You think from first principles. You value data over ego and strong opinions loosely held. Youre willing to challenge assumptions including your own in pursuit of the best answer.
• Made of Rubber: You are resolute and adaptable. When things break or priorities shift you rebound stronger. You treat setbacks as learning moments and move forward with grit.
• One Formic: You operate without silos. You practice radical helpfulness document clearly and make clean handoffs. You assume positive intent and prioritize team success over individual credit.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Formic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or religious creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status family or parental status disability military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a persons merit business needs and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles please reach out to .

AI Use:

At Formic fairness and transparency are at the heart of our hiring process. We use AI-powered tools in some interviews to help our teams evaluate candidate responses but all final hiring decisions are made by humans. You can learn more about how AI is used in our recruitment process by reviewing our AI Hiring Disclosure linked here.

Required Experience:

IC