Technical Project Manager - Software

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North Reading, MA, USA
In-Office
150K-200K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Biotech • Design
An engineering services company solving complex engineering through agility and collaboration.
The Role
Lead execution of complex, multi-team robotics software programs by coordinating cross-team dependencies, translating product goals into plans, and tracking metrics. Partner with engineering to understand architectures, algorithms, and robotics stacks (motion planning, navigation). Support feature validation in lab environments, oversee Agile program execution, ensure readiness for deployment, and contribute to new product and sustaining efforts across robotics product lines.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As Technical Program Manager – Software you will be responsible for;
  • Drive execution of complex, multi‑team robotics software programs, focusing on delivery of integrated capabilities spanning multiple features and workstreams.
  • Coordinate across multiple software and systems teams, managing interdependencies to ensure aligned delivery of end‑to‑end functionality rather than isolated feature execution.
  • Translate high‑level product goals into structured execution plans, defining timelines, dependencies, and milestones across distributed teams.
  • Operate with a high degree of ownership to manage ambiguity, independently driving program direction while aligning to broader organizational goals.
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical problem spaces, including system services, architectures, and algorithms that support feature development.
  • Develop a working knowledge of robotics software stacks, including motion planning, trajectory generation, navigation, and related services, to effectively manage program execution.
  • Support feature validation by working alongside engineers in lab environments, assisting with system bring‑up, running work cells, and validating feature performance against defined KPIs.
  • Build trust with software development teams by engaging directly in execution workflows and understanding system behavior beyond planning artifacts.
  • Oversee program execution using Agile methodologies, ensuring coordination across teams without focusing on individual team sprint or ticket management.
  • Track program progress through defined metrics, ensuring readiness for deployment and successful integration into operational environments.
  • Support both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts for deployed robotic systems.
  • Contribute to planning and execution across multiple product lines and future initiatives within the robotics portfolio.
Qualifications;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience in Technical Program Management or similar role supporting complex software or robotics programs.
  • Strong understanding of software systems, with ability to engage in technical discussions related to architecture, services, and algorithms.
  • Experience managing cross‑team dependencies and delivering integrated systems composed of multiple features and components.
  • Familiarity with robotics concepts such as motion planning, navigation, and autonomous system behavior (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Ability to operate independently in high‑ambiguity, fast‑paced environments while driving outcomes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering and product teams.
  • Willingness to work hands‑on in lab or development environments alongside engineering teams.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical discipline.
  • Experience in Technical Program Management or similar role supporting complex software or robotics programs.
  • Strong understanding of software systems and ability to engage in technical discussions related to architecture, services, and algorithms.
  • Experience managing cross-team dependencies and delivering integrated systems composed of multiple features and components.
  • Familiarity with robotics concepts such as motion planning, navigation, and autonomous system behavior (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Ability to operate independently in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments while driving outcomes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering and product teams.
  • Willingness to work hands-on in lab or development environments alongside engineering teams.
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The Company
Troy, MI
0 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company that provides innovative solutions for engineering, IT, and product development projects across the product life cycle. For decades, ALTEN Technology USA has been helping clients develop products that are changing the world, whether by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set new standards of care or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. The company provides support across industries including aerospace, defense, MedTech and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, energy and environment, rail, and more.

Why Work With Us

Potential clients in the industries we serve, Professionals in the Industries, and Potential employees within New Product Development, Engineering Services, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Embedded Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering and IT, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering.

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