Engineering Program Manager

Fulfil is a well-funded, rapidly growing, and inclusive company developing a custom automation robotics system purpose built to solve today’s leading practical and environmental problems in the world’s food supply chain. Founded by a team with previous startup success, and backed by top-tier VCs, we are mission-driven to reduce waste, environmental impact and emissions with truly new technology. 

We can’t do it alone - we’re seeking curious, capable, passionate team members motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact on the world through their work. This role offers ample growth opportunities while working side-by-side with an impassioned, multi-disciplinary team spanning mechanical design, software, computer vision, systems integration and ops to design and operationalize world-changing technology. 

Fulfil is committed to creating an inclusive culture, and we celebrate diversity of all kinds. If this sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then please apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the requirements listed below. We fully acknowledge that job descriptions can be intimidating sometimes in their formality. But we aren’t! We'd love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

As Engineering Program Manager, you will use your extensive leadership experience to lead and deliver our most complex multi-disciplinary automation programs from start to finish. You will work with mechanical, electrical and software discipline leaders to identify and manage critical cross-functional dependencies so that committed dates and performance are met.
In this role you will:

• Own on-time delivery of high-impact programs with committed functionality and performance targets
• Develop and maintain structured program plans (WBS, critical path, risk register) and implement efficient estimation frameworks
• Protect scope integrity while maintaining schedule commitments
• Serve as the principal program owner, orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams to successful delivery
• Ensure alignment on scope, requirements, and ownership
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigations before schedule impact
• Build and communicate clear milestone plans; provide visibility when programs trend off course
• Establish measurable KPIs and reporting systems for estimation accuracy, scope integrity, delivery velocity, and execution quality

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Embedded, Systems, Software) or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional(hardware + software) technical programs (automation, capital equipment, construction, or systems integration preferred)
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles (prototype, validation, production release)
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple parallel technical workstreams
• Comfortable driving alignment and holding stakeholders accountable across all levels of the organization
• Pragmatic user of project management tools, including Jira and Gantt-based scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, etc)

Bonus Skills

• Jira administration experience, including workflow configuration and relevant plug-ins
• Not afraid of robots

• A chance to be an early team member and leader of a rapidly growing startup and have an impact on company, culture and technology direction
• The ability to solve challenging problems with a skilled, dedicated and friendly (not scary, we promise!) multi-disciplinary team
• A balanced, highly collaborative work environment 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 401K, life and disability coverage
• A PTO policy where we encourage and expect all employees to take time to enjoy life outside of work 
• The salary range for this position is $120,000- $160,000 plus stock and benefits. Exact pay within the range is based on candidate experience and relevant job-specific skill.

At Fulfil we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.