{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"91ce4813e940aadbf2ac7829","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91ce4813e940aadbf2ac7829","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91ce4813e940aadbf2ac7829","title":"NPI Technical Program Manager","description":"Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.\nWe are seeking a driven and resourceful Technical Program Manager to lead the charge on bringing our robot platforms online. This is your opportunity to sit at the heart of the action and make the next generation of hardware systems ready for researchers and deployments.\nYou'll own the end-to-end program execution, including but not limited to development schedules, risk mitigation, build matrix management, material forecasting and planning, Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, logistics readiness and troubleshooting, vendor follow-up, and configuration management across our hardware programs. You'll partner closely with hardware engineering, supply chain, build, fab, and fleet integration to communicate changes, analyze risk, and execute complex build plans in support of fast-moving research and deployment timelines.\nIn this role you will\nPartner with Platform leads and the engineering team to drive program schedule, timelines and execution end to end.\nOwn build planning and production coordination for hardware platforms from part / tooling kickoff through production output to fleet hand-off.\nDrive material forecasting, Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, dashboards, and readiness reporting to keep build schedules honest and risks visible.\nManage hardware staging and acceptance hand-offs to the fleet integration team.\nCoordinate arrival of COTS hardware from global vendors, including modifications for repair, allocation, tracking, replenishment, and end-of-life management.\nRun logistics readiness and troubleshooting for incoming components, and chase down the missing 2% before it becomes a blocker.\nRoute custom hardware requests across internal build and fabrication space and external vendors.\nPartner with supply chain and procurement on vendor follow-up, lead-time management, and risk mitigation on long-lead and single-source parts.\nIdentify and implement process improvements in how PI plans, builds, and ships hardware as the program scales.\nWhat we hope you'll bring\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Experience with shipping hardware is required.\n3+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing program support, or engineering program management, including cross-functional and vendor engagement.\nStrong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with operational tools such as Notion, Linear, Excel, project trackers, and procurement, ticketing, or workflow systems.\nExcellent written and verbal communication. Able to translate engineering detail into clear status updates for both technical and executive audiences.\nWilling to travel domestically and occasionally internationally to vendors and contract manufacturers.\nExperience in R&D operations, robotics, or other technical environments with complex procurement, NPI, or capitalization requirements.\nFamiliarity with electromechanical systems, PCBA, machined parts, or robotics hardware.\nDirect experience with build planning, BOM management, Clear-to-Build analysis, or material readiness for hardware programs.\nHands-on bias: a willingness to spend time on the build floor working alongside technicians and engineers.\nAbility to identify and implement process improvements using data and cross-functional input.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP, PLM, or production tracking tools.\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.","company":"Physical Intelligence","rawCompany":"physical intelligence","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T11:11:46.426Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"NPI Technical Program Manager","description":"Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.\nWe are seeking a driven and resourceful Technical Program Manager to lead the charge on bringing our robot platforms online. This is your opportunity to sit at the heart of the action and make the next generation of hardware systems ready for researchers and deployments.\nYou'll own the end-to-end program execution, including but not limited to development schedules, risk mitigation, build matrix management, material forecasting and planning, Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, logistics readiness and troubleshooting, vendor follow-up, and configuration management across our hardware programs. You'll partner closely with hardware engineering, supply chain, build, fab, and fleet integration to communicate changes, analyze risk, and execute complex build plans in support of fast-moving research and deployment timelines.\nIn this role you will\nPartner with Platform leads and the engineering team to drive program schedule, timelines and execution end to end.\nOwn build planning and production coordination for hardware platforms from part / tooling kickoff through production output to fleet hand-off.\nDrive material forecasting, Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, dashboards, and readiness reporting to keep build schedules honest and risks visible.\nManage hardware staging and acceptance hand-offs to the fleet integration team.\nCoordinate arrival of COTS hardware from global vendors, including modifications for repair, allocation, tracking, replenishment, and end-of-life management.\nRun logistics readiness and troubleshooting for incoming components, and chase down the missing 2% before it becomes a blocker.\nRoute custom hardware requests across internal build and fabrication space and external vendors.\nPartner with supply chain and procurement on vendor follow-up, lead-time management, and risk mitigation on long-lead and single-source parts.\nIdentify and implement process improvements in how PI plans, builds, and ships hardware as the program scales.\nWhat we hope you'll bring\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Experience with shipping hardware is required.\n3+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, manufacturing program support, or engineering program management, including cross-functional and vendor engagement.\nStrong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with operational tools such as Notion, Linear, Excel, project trackers, and procurement, ticketing, or workflow systems.\nExcellent written and verbal communication. Able to translate engineering detail into clear status updates for both technical and executive audiences.\nWilling to travel domestically and occasionally internationally to vendors and contract manufacturers.\nExperience in R&D operations, robotics, or other technical environments with complex procurement, NPI, or capitalization requirements.\nFamiliarity with electromechanical systems, PCBA, machined parts, or robotics hardware.\nDirect experience with build planning, BOM management, Clear-to-Build analysis, or material readiness for hardware programs.\nHands-on bias: a willingness to spend time on the build floor working alongside technicians and engineers.\nAbility to identify and implement process improvements using data and cross-functional input.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP, PLM, or production tracking tools.\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.","datePosted":"2026-08-09T11:11:46.426Z","dateModified":"2026-08-09T11:11:46.426Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Physical Intelligence","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"91ce4813e940aadbf2ac7829"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91ce4813e940aadbf2ac7829"}}