Program Manager, Kodiak Robotics

• We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, dual-use environments and who brings both strong technical acumen and experience navigating government customers and programs
• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager or similar role in a fast-paced, complex engineering environment supporting a dual-use or Defense effort
• Strong technical background, ideally with hands-on experience in software development, robotics, or systems engineering
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale, cross-functional technical projects from concept to deployment
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams
• Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Confluence)
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable plans and drive results at a defense company or for a government customer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Manager to lead the execution of complex engineering programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
• This role is central to delivering autonomous vehicle capabilities tailored for military applications—bridging technical execution with defense acquisition, operations, and stakeholder engagement
• You'll work closely with engineering, business development, and operations teams to drive forward autonomy capabilities that deliver meaningful outcomes to U.S. military partners
• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of end-to-end Defense-focused autonomy programs across Kodiak’s software, hardware, and systems teams
• Translate DoD mission needs, and product requirements into program objectives, and technical roadmaps
• Work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and external government stakeholders to define milestones, manage dependencies, and deliver high-confidence program execution
• Build and maintain detailed program schedules with a strong focus on government reporting, risk management, and integrated testing milestones
• Support government customer engagements, including documentation, reviews, and demonstration planning
• Drive alignment between defense program timelines and commercial engineering roadmaps to maximize reuse and efficiency
• Facilitate cross-functional communication across internal and external teams, including software, hardware, safety, operations, and government partners
• Develop and track program metrics and delivery milestones, including performance reporting for Defense customers and internal leadership
• Champion program management best practices across the team, with an eye toward scalable processes, efficiency, and accountability