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The Strategy & Operations Program Manager runs the back end of Prototype Operations (ProtoOps), the 100+ person organization that builds, manages and services Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robots. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneur and has a strong desire to lead a company some day. You'll report directly to the Sr. Director of Prototype Operations and act as their force multiplier: running the business rhythm of the org, turning messy inputs into clear executive communication, and finding the operational fixes nobody else has time to chase.\nProtoOps spans the full prototype value chain: Precision Shop, Supply Chain, Build, Fleet, Service & Repair, Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Quality & Test Engineering, Technical Program Management, and Procurement & Inventory Management. This role sits across all of it. It is not a narrow lane, and the scope will grow with you.\nBoston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiringviral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.\nHow you will make an impact:\nBusiness Operations and Continuous Improvement:\nOwn the ProtoOps operating rhythm: staff meetings, monthly business reviews, quarterly planning, and the action tracking that holds them together.\nAnalyze how the org runs (headcount, spend, throughput, cycle time, tooling, process handoffs) and recommend concrete improvements with data behind them.\nLead cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through rollout, pulling in team leads as needed.\nBuild and maintain the dashboards, trackers and reporting that leadership uses to run the business.\nSupport annual budget, headcount planning and long-range financial modeling for the org.\nExecutive Communication:\nBuild executive-ready slide decks for leadership reviews, all-hands, board-level updates and strategy discussions.\nTurn raw data, half-formed ideas and whiteboard sketches into clear narratives and visuals.\nDraft memos, briefs, org announcements and talking points on behalf of the Sr. Director.\nPrepare the Sr. Director for key meetings with background, data and recommended positions.\nTeam Engagement and Culture:\nPlan, schedule, and run org-wide events: all-hands, offsites, team-building, milestone celebrations and recognition programs.\nManage event logistics end to end, including budget, vendors, venues and attendance.\nHelp shape onboarding and communication practices that keep a fast-growing org connected.\nProgram and Leadership Support:\nDrive special projects and strategic initiatives directly for the Sr. Director.\nCoordinate priorities, calendars and commitments across ProtoOps leadership so the right things get time.\nTrack decisions and follow-ups across the org and make sure nothing drops.\nWhat You Bring:\nAn MBA, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.\n3+ years in operations, consulting, program management, business analysis or a similar role where you improved how a team or business runs.\nStrong analytical skills: you can build a model in Excel or Google Sheets and explain what it means.\nClear, well-structured slide decks and writing that hold up in front of senior leaders.\nYou take initiative and see work through without a playbook. When things are ambiguous, you ask good questions, build a plan and bring structure to it.\nYou build trust across functions and levels, from technicians on the floor to executives.\nNice to Have Skills:\nExperience in hardware development, robotics, manufacturing or another physical-product environment.\nBackground in management consulting, corporate strategy or a chief-of-staff-style role.\nFamiliarity with lean, Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methods.\nFamiliarity with business systems such as ERP/MRP, MES, PLM, CMMS, Fleet Management, etc.\nExperience planning events or programs for groups of 100+.\nStrong experience using AI tools to force multiply your work, but still have accountability for every word.\nWorking knowledge of BI and/or project tracking tools (Tableau, Looker, Jira, Smartsheet or similar).\nWhat Success Looks Like:\nFirst 30 days: You know the ProtoOps teams, leaders and business rhythm, and you've taken ownership of staff meetings and action tracking.\nFirst 90 days: You've delivered your first leadership review deck, run an org-wide event, and identified two or three operational improvements worth pursuing.\nFirst 6 months: You own the org's reporting and planning cadence, at least one improvement project is delivering measurable results, and leaders across ProtoOps come to you to get things moving.\nWe are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 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