Project Manager

<p>To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense we’re looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer program deliverables to include hardware, software, and all product demonstrations. In this position you will have a significant contribution to the growth of the company. You will manage a portfolio of projects and will be accountable for delivering customer projects on-time, in-cost and to full customer satisfaction. This requires a holistic approach to project management covering all major disciplines tailored to the respective project sizes. In this role you will be customer facing and lead internal, cross-organizational project teams.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage assigned customer programs from contract award through delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality targets are met.</li> <li>Work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to support development and delivery of hardware/software systems.</li> <li>Maintain project plans, schedules, and risks, using appropriate program management methods (agile or traditional).</li> <li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders, partners, and customers to track progress, resolve issues, and keep programs aligned.</li> <li>Support program financial tracking, including budgeting and forecasting, in collaboration with senior stakeholders.</li> <li>Contribute to customer interactions, including participation in program reviews and support for RFI/RFP responses.</li> <li>Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, including compliance and security requirements.</li> <li>Assist with logistics and planning for system delivery, testing, and deployment activities.</li> <li>Provide feedback from program execution to support continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of product and program management experience</li> <li>Substantial experience managing the development of commercial systems with applicability to defense applications.</li> <li>Proven experience liaising with cross-functional teams, especially engineering.</li> <li>Customer facing experience, US gov’t specifically is even better.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment related to controversial or sensitive subjects; ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise</li> <li>Ability to travel between 20% of the time, both internationally and domestically</li> <li>Experience within the Aerospace or Defense industries</li> <li>Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain clearance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours</li> <li>Stock Options</li> <li>Unlimited PTO</li> <li>Health Insurance (includes dental &amp; vision)</li> <li>Medical flex spending</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Retirement Plan - 401k with company match&nbsp;</li> <li>Enhanced maternity &amp; paternity leave</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Auterion</strong></p> <p>We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.</p> <p>At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.</p>