Project Manager, Technical Partnerships at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (nice to have)
3-5 years of experience in project management, in a technology or engineering environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello)
Basic understanding of robotics and technology development (a plus)
Detail-oriented and proactive
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, execution, and closing of projects; monitor project timelines, deliverables, and budgets
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes; provide regular updates to the Chief of Staff
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity on project goals, timelines, and responsibilities
Define milestones, schedules, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations
Distill technical information into concise, easily understood formats while articulating competing priorities
Work across multiple teams to build and track comprehensive project plans that account for complex interdependencies in robotics, including managing scope, identifying risks, estimating workloads, defining schedule milestones, and tracking cross-functional efforts
Partner with project managers and technical leaders in other parts of the business and partner organizations to ensure smooth, predictable execution
Communicate regularly on status, schedule, risks, and change control
Develop and champion processes for efficiency and scale in the organization
Create high-level status reports for communicating with executives and the broader company-wide technical community

Skills

Project Management

Milestone Definition

Schedule Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Status Reporting

Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget Tracking

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

$38.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.

Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.

Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.

Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.

Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.

AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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