Project Manager
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Role Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically fluent Systems Project Manager to support high-tempo engineering execution across multiple programs teams and this role you will run regular planning meetings drive schedules manage ticket queues maintain plans and trackers and ensure clear communication across engineering program and operations teams. You will work closely with software hardware safety and test teams to track issues organize priorities and support smooth and predictable delivery of engineering milestones. Your attention to detailed planning and processes will enable engineers to stay focused on building and validating system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan schedule and coordinate engineering activities by gathering objectives deliverables and resource needs from cross-functional teams
- Assist partnered teams in the creation and revision of structured plans validation documents meeting notes and process documentation
- Track and manage software and hardware issues across development and test cycles ensuring accurate ticket creation clear prioritization and timely updates
- Provide clear reporting on milestone readiness issue status backlog trends and outstanding risks
- Maintain visibility into schedules deliverables and cross-functional dependencies to ensure work is properly sequenced and aligned with program timelines
- Support planning for engineering validation efforts field demonstrations and customer deliverables by coordinating timelines documentation and technical prerequisites
- Track and follow up on action items outside of meetings to ensure resolution or closure
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science an Engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience
- 3 years of experience in project coordination test coordination technical operations QA or related roles within robotics autonomous systems or software development environments
- Experience with JIRA or similar ticket management system
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated experience coordinating work across multiple engineering disciplines including software and hardware teams
- Experience running technical working sessions capturing decisions and driving action-item follow-through
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent threads
- Comfortable working close to the technical work without needing to own technical decisions
- Comfortable working in environments ranging from office settings to manufacturing floors and field test sites
- Git/GitHub (or similar) familiarity for: reviewing commits branches and logs; checking that images or builds are available in shared registries; following up with software owners when updates are needed
- Willingness to travel to field test sites and customer locations as needed including regular trips to our central Washington test sites
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to distill technical information into structured plans and actionable updates
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve efficiency in project tracking documentation or reporting
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
Location
The preferred location for this position is onsite in Seattle WA. Some travel may be expected (<20%).
Compensation And Benefits
Pay range:
Project Manager I: $102000 - $116000 annually
Project Manager II: $134000 - $150000 annually
Actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every include:
- Equity compensation
- Best-in-class healthcare dental and vision plans
- FlexiblePTO
- 401k with company match
- Parental leave
Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status disability genetic information protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.
Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact to request an accommodation.
Required Experience:
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About Company
About Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver comb ... View more