Sr. Manufacturing Program Manager, Vertical Integration
Core
Transforming ambiguous strategic mandates into executable manufacturing programs for vertical integration of industrial robot production.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Strategy & Execution)
Builds
Manufacturing programs for CNC machining, sheet metal, finishing, and casting to support high-volume robot production.
Domain
Industrial Robotics / Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cross-functional program leadership, strategic planning, financial modeling (CapEx, breakeven, unit economics), vendor management, executive communication, ambiguity management
Preferred skills
Make-vs-buy analysis, re-shoring, capacity expansion, M&A evaluation, robotics hardware background, shop/plant setup experience, PMP certification
Technologies
CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, finishing
Responsibilities
Establish programs by defining work-streams, owners, milestones, and budgets; Build decision-grade plans with requirements and cost models; Own execution by managing schedules, dependencies, and blockers; Manage internal functions and external partners; Quantify decisions through financial modeling; Drive leadership to timely decisions via executive readouts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive visibility