Senior Technical Program Manager -Robotics

HCL Technologies LimitedJob SummarySenior Technical Program Manager Robotics & Product OperationsWe are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead large scale, cross functional programs spanning product development, operational readiness, and ecosystem scaling for next generation robotic systems. This role operates at company level scale, partnering closely with Product Management, Engineering, Research, Operations, and external partners to bring complex, technically ambitious products from concept through global launch.You will be responsible for end to end program ownership, driving clarity in ambiguous problem spaces, building durable operational mechanisms, and influencing senior stakeholders to deliver high impact outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & ExecutionOwn and drive complex, multi year technical programs involving hardware, software, systems, and research teams across multiple organizationsLead new product and service launches, ensuring alignment across product, engineering, operations, quality, legal, and supply chain stakeholdersEstablish clear program structure, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics to enable predictable execution at scaleOperational Strategy & ScalingDesign and operationalize processes, systems, and governance models that support product development, validation, and launch at Big Tech scaleImplement repeatable methodologies to reduce operational cost, improve throughput, and increase quality across projects and servicesIdentify structural gaps and proactively evolve operating models as programs scale in size, complexity, and partner footprintTechnical & Architectural OwnershipDrive end to end technical solution alignment, ensuring architectural consistency across internal platforms and external partner systemsPartner with senior engineers and architects to define integration patterns, APIs, data flows, and engagement processes with technical partnersTranslate high level product and research goals into executable technical and operational plansData, Quality & ReportingOwn productivity, quality, and operational health metrics, including executive level reporting and business reviewsUse data to surface risks, trade offs, and opportunities, enabling informed decision making by senior leadershipEstablish mechanisms to continuously improve quality, reliability, and delivery velocityStakeholder & People LeadershipInfluence and align senior stakeholders across product, engineering, research, and operations without direct authorityAct as a people leader / task master, ensuring strong planning, prioritization, execution discipline, and accountability across teamsMentor program managers and contribute to the evolution of program management best practices within the organizationRisk, Readiness & EnablementProactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and delivery risks across programsBuild and maintain a centralized knowledge base and training platform to enable operational readiness, onboarding, and global executionEnsure programs meet readiness standards for launch, scale, and long term supportResearch & Ecosystem ExpansionWork closely with research organizations to transition early stage innovations into scalable product and operational workflowsSupport new business and partner ecosystem growth, enabling engagement with a large and diverse set of external partnersDrive alignment between exploratory research and production grade product requirementsSkill RequirementsMinimum QualificationsBachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)8 12+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Product Operations, or Engineering OperationsDemonstrated success leading large, cross org programs in hardware software or systems heavy environmentsStrong understanding of product management fundamentals, development lifecycles, and Agile execution modelsProven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast evolving problem spacesPreferred QualificationsExperience delivering robotics, autonomous systems, or complex hardware software platformsExposure to robot maintenance, fleet operations, or field support modelsExperience working with research driven teams and scaling early innovations into production systemsPrior people management or team level leadership experienceCore CompetenciesExecutive level communication and influenceSystems thinking and architectural judgmentOperational rigor at scaleData driven decision makingCross functional leadership without authorityRisk management in high complexity environments