Program Manager - Cell Engineering (Robotics)

Location: USA Wilmington, MA - HQ; onsite role

Salary: $144,000–$211,200 base annually

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms for high-density warehouse automation and supply-chain operations.

What you will do

• Own planning and execution across multiple concurrent cell hardware programs, including schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, layout, installation, systems, and other engineering teams through Stage Gates and program milestones.
• Manage BOMs, drawings, models, engineering documentation, ECNs, third-party design artifacts, and release dependencies.
• Build program visibility through plans, dashboards, status reports, risk tracking, and leadership reviews.
• Partner with suppliers, purchasing, and third-party engineering partners to track deliverables, resolve dependencies, and escalate issues.
• Manage scope, priorities, resources, and schedule trade-offs while supporting customer, integration, validation, demonstration, and deployment activities.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of related or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading complex technical programs involving large-scale industrial hardware, automation, robotics, manufacturing systems, or similarly complex engineered products.
• Experience managing hardware deliverables including BOMs, drawings, design releases, engineering change processes, supplier deliverables, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of product development, NPD/NPI processes, cross-functional engineering dependencies, risk management, change control, and program planning.
• Experience with project and program management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Project, including plans, dashboards, metrics, and leadership reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and senior leadership.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to 10–15% travel may be required.
• Business travel expenses are reimbursed according to program guidelines; a personal credit card may be required during onboarding.
• Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diverse perspectives.