Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Strategy & Program Execution to strengthen our technology leadership. This role is ideal for a proven technical and strategic leader eager to help shape and drive the roadmap for Agility’s next-generation humanoid platform. You will orchestrate complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, AI, product innovation, and commercialization, ensuring that Agility maintains its position at the forefront of the rapidly growing humanoid robotics space.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of technical program management, strategy execution, and organizational leadership within advanced robotics, automation, or adjacent technology industries. Beyond technical and operational acumen, we highly value leaders who embody integrity, thrive in cross-functional collaboration, and are committed to delivering transformative impact that aligns with Agility’s mission. This role reports into the Office of the CEO within the Strategy & Program Execution Office
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the definition and execution of Agility’s multi-year product and innovation roadmap, integrating hardware, software, AI, and systems engineering.
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across R&D, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
- Establish program governance frameworks, milestones, and KPIs to ensure delivery of high-priority initiatives on time, within scope, and at quality.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks in complex technical programs while maintaining agility in execution.
- Lead, influence and collaborate across leadership to ensure strategy and tactics are aligned with OKRs and overall objectives for Agility to lead across markets
- Partner with Product and Innovation teams to translate market opportunities and customer requirements into actionable development priorities.
- Build and lead program management processes that enable scalability, repeatability, and disciplined execution across the organization.
- Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, synthesizing data, insights, and trade-offs into clear recommendations and decision frameworks.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all program teams.
- Represent Agility in key strategic forums, both internally and externally, as a leader in humanoid robotics execution excellence.
- Drive results alongside peers within the Strategy & Program Execution office while ensuring cross-functional and cross-program visibility, progress and advancement from within the Office of the CEO
Qualifications & Profile
- 15+ years of experience in program management, strategy, or product execution, with significant exposure to complex hardware-software systems.
- Proven ability to drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialization in robotics, early-stage complex technology, aerospace, or advanced technology.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills, with experience translating vision into executable programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and guide technical teams.
- Experience with robotics, AI/ML, integrated systems and automation environments (e.g., logistics, manufacturing, warehousing) strongly preferred.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field required; Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field in conjunction with MBA strongly preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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