About this opportunity
Dexterity, Inc. lists this Technical Program Manager, Architectural Elements opportunity in redwood city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Dexterity
We believe robots can positively transform the world. Our breakthrough technology frees people to do the creative, inspiring, problem‑solving jobs that humans do best by enabling robots to handle repetitive and physically difficult work. We’re starting with warehouse automation, where the need for smarter, more resilient supply chains impacts millions of lives and businesses around the world. Dexterity's full‑stack robotics systems pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human‑like skill, awareness, and learning capabilities. Our systems are software‑driven, hardware‑agnostic, and have already picked over 15 million goods in production. And did we mention we’re customer‑obsessed? Every decision, large and small, is driven by one question – how can we empower our customers with robots to do more than they thought was possible?
About the Role
As a technical program manager at Dexterity in the Architectural Elements Group (AE Group), you will be working as a program manager with a strong emphasis on engineering. The AE Group is responsible for new hardware discovery, sourcing, spec‑ing, and design across a wide breadth of robotics technologies including manipulators, mobility, perception, compute, electro‑mechanical, and electronics. In this role, you will be required to create, improve, and implement the processes that organize and propel the group’s delivery of new HW devices and systems used in Dexterity products, and make daily engineering decisions to keep the HW design pipeline flowing smoothly.
Responsibilities
Establish, improve, and execute program management methodologies and processes to improve development speed, design quality, and project tracking
Hold teams accountable to ensure deadlines and deliverables are known, followed, and completed on schedule
Regular project updates and ongoing communications with the external vendors of AE Group projects
Coordination and ongoing communications about AE Group projects across Dexterity’s supply chain group and Dexterity’s product organizations to whom the AE Group is delivering
Facilitate engineering updates within Dexterity and with external vendors, ensuring alignment and understanding across all stakeholders
Desired Skills
Technical knowledge or similar skills in 1 or more of the following: mechanical/electrical design, industrial perception/compute hardware, AGV/AMR, CAD (Solidworks & NX preferred)
Experience in managing implementation/deployment of complex software/hardware solutions on time and within budget
Experience building and managing geo‑distributed project teams and 3rd parties (contractors, CMs, vendors)
Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, practices, and processes in automation, material handling, logistics and distribution
Experience working in and intimate familiarity with the HW design lifecycle and engineering principles, such as reliability engineering, test cycle from EVT, DVT, PVT, supply chain quality, BOM management, etc
Working knowledge of project management tools, processes and procedures
Program management, team leadership, technical training and communication, working with different audiences
Strong technical understanding spanning both hardware and software design, development, and integration
Qualifications
Proven ability to work in a high‑paced startup environment
Curiosity, tenacity, and perseverance to ensure on‑time and high‑quality deliverables, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive improvements.
Attention to detail in the context of general engineering, testing, and debugging
Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization across all mediums (written, verbal, presentation, etc.)
Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Japanese preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in varying environments based on customer needs. Environments can include office, warehouse, distribution center, loading dock, etc.
Travel up to 10%
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Recruitment Process
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Compensation and Benefits
Our Total Rewards philosophy is designed to recognize contributions toward meaningful innovation. Base pay is one component of a broader compensation package that may include equity grants, benefits, and other incentives, depending on role and eligibility. For this position, the expected base salary range is $115,000 to $140,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, education, and market factors, and may vary accordingly. Final compensation decisions are made individually and take a number of factors into consideration. Eligible employees may be considered for equity awards as part of their overall compensation. Access to benefits and wellness resources is provided in accordance with company policies and may vary based on role and location.
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Worksite address
redwood city, CA, 94061, US
Who can apply
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