Robotics Project Manager

Robotics Project Manager

Location: Needham, Massachusetts

Country: United States

Category: Other

Workplace

Location

Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: October 15, 2026

Job ID: 652950

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Robotics Project Manager

LOCATION: Needham, MA Hybrid

9 months

$42 Pay Rate

Position Overview

The Technical Project Manager will support the Robotics team in firmware release coordination, beta testing operations, and program data analysis. This role focuses on driving alignment, tracking execution, and ensuring visibility across interconnected workstreams in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will partner with engineering, quality, product, and operations teams to translate technical requirements into actionable plans, maintain program structure, and enable teams to deliver on time. You will also organize tester feedback, coordinate issue follow-up, and turn technical and testing data into clear, actionable updates.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong "can-do" mindset, thrive in ambiguity, and enjoy connecting the dots across systems, teams, and timelines.

The primary focus of this contract position will be beta testing operations and project coordination, supporting both new product development and ongoing product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate beta testing operations, including tester communications, surveys, feedback review, parts, replacements, and returns.
• Track project timelines, milestones, dependencies, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain Jira tickets and project documentation, coordinate issue triage, and track issues through resolution.
• Communicate with external testers and internal teams, including Product Development, Hardware, Firmware, Software, QA, and Logistics.
• Maintain project trackers and prepare clear program updates highlighting progress, risks, and blockers.
• Support firmware release coordination and program data analysis.
• Ensure programs are structured, tracked, and executed effectively across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, testing operations, or technical support preferred.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

• Jira and Confluence experience preferred.

• Mandarin fluency preferred.

• Hands-on approach with a strong willingness to learn and proactive follow-through.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage changing priorities, and confidently handle challenging conversations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple interconnected workstreams.

• Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Contract

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Location: Needham, MA

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Minimum 3 days onsite per week

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