Technical Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager / Technical Program ManagerRISE Robotics is hiring an Engineering Program Manager to support disciplined execution of software-enabled hardware programs within a cross-functional team. This role focuses on planning, coordination, and delivery across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, in close partnership with product, operations, and leadership.This is not a people-management role and not a manufacturing program role. It is an execution and coordination role focused on translating customer and business requirements into clear engineering plans, and ensuring commitments are reasonable, visible, and upheld across the organization.You will work as part of a broader team, supporting delivery by creating clarity around priorities, dependencies, and risks so teams can execute effectively.This role will be on-site in Somerville, MA 4-days per week. What you’ll doSupport execution of engineering programs for commercial and government customers, from requirements definition through validation and deliveryTranslate customer and business requirements into structured engineering program plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and ownershipCoordinate work across internal engineering teams and external contract resources to meet program objectivesTrack progress against engineering commitments and surface risks, tradeoffs, and constraints earlyEnsure commitments are realistic, clearly understood, and upheld as conditions evolveProvide clear visibility into program status, risks, and tradeoffs to support organizational prioritization and decision-makingSupport validation and test activities to ensure test plans, execution, and results demonstrate compliance with design and customer requirementsPartner with operations to align engineering execution with hardware deliveryMaintain accurate, up-to-date program artifacts and records in Jira and related toolsIdentify recurring execution issues and work with stakeholders to improve planning and coordination practicesWhat success looks likeCustomer requirements are translated into executable engineering plans with clear ownership and sequencingEngineering commitments are realistic, clearly communicated, and consistently metCommitments are verified through appropriate test and validation demonstrating compliance with design requirementsChanges to plans or priorities are surfaced early with clear context and optionsLeadership has the visibility needed to make prioritization and resourcing decisionsEngineering time is spent executing, not resolving coordination gaps or ambiguityProgram data is accurate, current, and trusted across the organizationRequirements3+ years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar execution-focused role.Hardware industry experience with a focus in electrical and software engineeringPrior experience at a B2B startupBachelors Degree within science, technology, engineering and/or math fields; Electrical and computer engineering are preferred.Experience using Jira or equivalent tools to manage programs, dependencies, and execution trackingDemonstrated experience managing programs that involve both internal teams and external contract resources.Hands-on familiarity with engineering validation and test processes, including requirements traceability, test planning, execution, and interpretation of results.Support government, defense, or regulated customer programs.Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, executable engineering plansClear written/verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholdersDemonstrated reliability in preparation, follow-through, and stakeholder communicationComfort operating in an environment where priorities may shift, while accountability remains high

Engineering Program Manager / Technical Program Manager

RISE Robotics is hiring an Engineering Program Manager to support disciplined execution of software-enabled hardware programs within a cross-functional team. This role focuses on planning, coordination, and delivery across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, in close partnership with product, operations, and leadership.

This is not a people-management role and not a manufacturing program role. It is an execution and coordination role focused on translating customer and business requirements into clear engineering plans, and ensuring commitments are reasonable, visible, and upheld across the organization.

You will work as part of a broader team, supporting delivery by creating clarity around priorities, dependencies, and risks so teams can execute effectively.

This role will be on-site in Somerville, MA 4-days per week.

What you’ll do

• Support execution of engineering programs for commercial and government customers, from requirements definition through validation and delivery
• Translate customer and business requirements into structured engineering program plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and ownership
• Coordinate work across internal engineering teams and external contract resources to meet program objectives
• Track progress against engineering commitments and surface risks, tradeoffs, and constraints early
• Ensure commitments are realistic, clearly understood, and upheld as conditions evolve
• Provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and tradeoffs to support organizational prioritization and decision-making
• Support validation and test activities to ensure test plans, execution, and results demonstrate compliance with design and customer requirements
• Partner with operations to align engineering execution with hardware delivery
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date program artifacts and records in Jira and related tools
• Identify recurring execution issues and work with stakeholders to improve planning and coordination practices

What success looks like

• Customer requirements are translated into executable engineering plans with clear ownership and sequencing
• Engineering commitments are realistic, clearly communicated, and consistently met
• Commitments are verified through appropriate test and validation demonstrating compliance with design requirements
• Changes to plans or priorities are surfaced early with clear context and options
• Leadership has the visibility needed to make prioritization and resourcing decisions
• Engineering time is spent executing, not resolving coordination gaps or ambiguity
• Program data is accurate, current, and trusted across the organization

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar execution-focused role.

• Hardware industry experience with a focus in electrical and software engineering
• Prior experience at a B2B startup
• Bachelors Degree within science, technology, engineering and/or math fields; Electrical and computer engineering are preferred.
• Experience using Jira or equivalent tools to manage programs, dependencies, and execution tracking
• Demonstrated experience managing programs that involve both internal teams and external contract resources.
• Hands-on familiarity with engineering validation and test processes, including requirements traceability, test planning, execution, and interpretation of results.
• Support government, defense, or regulated customer programs.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, executable engineering plans
• Clear written/verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated reliability in preparation, follow-through, and stakeholder communication
• Comfort operating in an environment where priorities may shift, while accountability remains high

The RISE Robotics team includes award-winning engineers, designers, and serial entrepreneurs with more than 40 years of expertise. Our team has developed an alternative to hydraulic systems – a fluid-free electro- mechanical linear actuator that delivers the same power, lift capacity, and stroke length with reduced overall maintenance requirements. RISE’s linear actuator technology enables OEMs to design fleets of fully electric, durable sustainable, and precise heavy-duty machinery for a cleaner, emissions free future.RISE Robotics’ technology disrupts how linear actuators are engineered and makes the shift from diesel to electric systems possible, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible. Linear actuators create the push-and-pull movements in the mechanisms of heavy machinery which are essential for lifting and loading materials across many industries, including: construction, agriculture, and waste management. Without linear actuators excavators couldn’t dig, garbage trucks couldn’t crush, and forklifts couldn’t lift. We have a strong culture at RISE Robotics where we live by the following values:Safety: We prioritize product safety for our customers, and physical and psychological safety for our employees.Customer Focus: We focus on internal and external customer needs and strive to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets using RISE Robotics products and technologyCollaboration: We endeavor to find win-win outcomes through cooperation, assertiveness, and flexibility wherever possible.Continuous Improvement: We believe in being the best, striving for greatness one step at a time.Energizing: We commit to being a positive force in the world, delighting our customers and inspiring our employees and peersIf you are the type of person who would board a cruise ship and go for a tour of the engine room, who values ingenuity, and understanding how things work, please get in touch. We are looking for you.

The RISE Robotics team includes award-winning engineers, designers, and serial entrepreneurs with more than 40 years of expertise. Our team has developed an alternative to hydraulic systems – a fluid-free electro- mechanical linear actuator that delivers the same power, lift capacity, and stroke length with reduced overall maintenance requirements. RISE’s linear actuator technology enables OEMs to design fleets of fully electric, durable sustainable, and precise heavy-duty machinery for a cleaner, emissions free future.

RISE Robotics’ technology disrupts how linear actuators are engineered and makes the shift from diesel to electric systems possible, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible. Linear actuators create the push-and-pull movements in the mechanisms of heavy machinery which are essential for lifting and loading materials across many industries, including: construction, agriculture, and waste management. Without linear actuators excavators couldn’t dig, garbage trucks couldn’t crush, and forklifts couldn’t lift. We have a strong culture at RISE Robotics where we live by the following values:

1. Safety: We prioritize product safety for our customers, and physical and psychological safety for our employees.
2. Customer Focus: We focus on internal and external customer needs and strive to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets using RISE Robotics products and technology
3. Collaboration: We endeavor to find win-win outcomes through cooperation, assertiveness, and flexibility wherever possible.
4. Continuous Improvement: We believe in being the best, striving for greatness one step at a time.
5. Energizing: We commit to being a positive force in the world, delighting our customers and inspiring our employees and peers

If you are the type of person who would board a cruise ship and go for a tour of the engine room, who values ingenuity, and understanding how things work, please get in touch. We are looking for you.