Strategic Project Lead
Core
Operational owner of company-critical research and deployment initiatives, ensuring projects are prioritized, resourced, and delivered successfully.
Role type
Senior IC strategic project lead (program management & operations)
Builds
Research and deployment initiatives for physical AI robots and devices
Domain
Robotics, AI, Physical Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Program management, cross-functional coordination, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder communication, execution planning, operational systems design
Preferred skills
AI/robotics domain experience, data collection/annotation program management, scaling operational processes
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Own delivery of research and deployment initiatives from intake to completion; Partner with researchers to define scope and success criteria; Prioritize work and allocate resources across competing projects; Build execution plans defining staffing and timelines; Direct project execution across Research Associates and Production Operations; Identify and resolve risks and bottlenecks; Drive project reviews and delivery decisions; Improve planning and operational systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC