Own end-to-end project delivery across internal technical teams for external client implementations
Develop detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocations
Drive daily/weekly stand-ups, project sprint planning, retrospectives, and status updates
Identify and manage risks, blockers, and dependencies
Maintain project documentation, timelines and KPIs
Provide updates to cross functional team weekly
Establish PMO frameworks and project governance
Define best practices for project intake, prioritization, and execution tracking
Maintain and/or implement tools for transparency and reporting (i.e. Jira, Confluence, etc)
Be a Champion for continuous improvement in team processes and communication
Act as a key liaison between both technical and non-technical teams
Ensure clear alignment on deliverables, timelines, project roadmaps, expectations and status with all stakeholders
Support client onboarding and ensure timely delivery of milestones in deployment projects
Communicate effectively with external partners, customers, and vendors
Manage hardware inventory and procurement process for equipment and coordinate build process for physical deployments
Perform light office support in conjunction with remote team members
Triage with Engineering, Product, Sales, Finance, and client stakeholders and be the face of customer deployments
Build and evolve PMO practices both internally and externally as the team scales
Requirements
7+ years of experience with a proven track record of success in project management, preferably in the machine vision, automation, or technology industry and/or AI/ML startups with hybrid product and software
Proven success in managing collaboration across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, iterative environments
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand and articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner
Ability to balance multiple priorities without losing sight of details or deadlines
Familiarity with product development cycles, especially in AI or computer vision
Utmost level of professionalism, as you engage with everyone from line managers to executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and key stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on approach
MUST be located in/around our HQ in South Pasadena, CA, as this position is expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week
Nice to have: PMP/Scrum Master or similar certifications
Nice to have: Familiarity with compliance, QA, and deployment processes in manufacturing or logistics