Manufacturing Program Manager
Standard Bots
Manufacturing Program Manager
Standard Bots
Designs and manufactures AI-native industrial robots
About Standard Bots
Standard Bots is building the next generation of industrial robots -- hardware that's powerful, affordable, and designed to scale. We're moving fast from prototype to high-volume production, and we need the program management infrastructure to match. This role is central to that.
Note: This is a full-time, on-site role at our Glen Cove, NY manufacturing facility and HQ.
We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship at this time.
The Role
We're looking for a Manufacturing Program Manager to own the orchestration of multiple high-impact, cross-functional programs running in parallel -- facility expansion, new production line setup, vertical integration of key components, and a company-wide ERP transition. You'll be the person who turns ambiguous, multi-quarter initiatives into clear plans, accountable owners, and on-time delivery.
This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, can hold a portfolio of moving parts in their head, and is equally comfortable in a leadership review, on the production floor, and inside a Gantt chart.
You'll report directly to the Head of Manufacturing and partner closely with engineering, supply chain, IT, finance, facilities, and external vendors.
What You'll Do
Program Portfolio & Master Planning
- Own a portfolio of concurrent manufacturing programs end-to-end -- facility expansion, new line bring-up, vertical integration, and ERP implementation
- Define program scope, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and risks -- maintaining integrated schedules and surfacing trade-offs early to leadership
- Run the operating cadence: weekly program reviews, monthly steering committees, and executive readouts that translate program status into clear narratives
Cross-Functional Execution
- Coordinate across manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality, facilities, IT, and finance -- hold owners accountable and remove blockers fast
-Manage risk and change: maintain an active risk register, drive change control on scope, schedule, and budget, and escalate decisively with options and recommendations, not just problems
Capital Projects & Facility Build-Outs
- Lead facility build-outs and line installations end-to-end: vendor selection, capex tracking, equipment procurement, install/qualify/validate, and ramp to production
ERP Transition
- Partner with IT and functional leads on requirements, data migration, change management, training, cutover, and hypercare for an enterprise ERP rollout
Vertical Integration
- Plan and execute the in-housing of components and sub-assemblies -- make-vs-buy analysis, tooling, process design, supplier transitions, and PPAP
Program Excellence
- Codify playbooks, templates, and tooling so each subsequent program runs faster and more predictably than the last
What We're Looking For
- 5-10+ years of program or project management experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or industrial environment
- Demonstrated track record leading multi-million-dollar capital programs end-to-end -- facility expansion, new production line installation, factory relocation, or equivalent
- Direct experience with at least one of: ERP implementation or migration (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Plex, etc.), vertical integration / in-housing initiatives, or new-product industrialization
- Working fluency in manufacturing fundamentals: BOMs, routings, MRP, capacity planning, line balancing, takt time, quality systems, and operational KPIs
- Strong command of program management craft: integrated scheduling, dependency mapping, risk management, capex tracking, and stage-gate governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication -- you can write a one-page status update an executive will actually read, and run a room with engineers, vendors, and finance in it
- Bias for action -- comfortable on the production floor, in vendor negotiations, and in front of executives in the same day
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered
Nice to Have
- Experience scaling a contract manufacturing partner or standing up an in-house manufacturing line for a hardware or robotics product
- Lean / Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent credentials -- with the judgment to know when to apply them and when not to
- Familiarity with PLM, MES, and modern ERP / planning tooling
- Prior experience at a high-growth, venture-backed hardware company
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
Designs and manufactures AI-native industrial robots
Standard Bots designs and manufactures AI-native industrial robot arms and humanoids that learn tasks by demonstration rather than traditional programming. The robots are taught through demonstrations, and the company builds its own actuators and other hardware in the United States to provide end-to-end hardware and software for tasks such as machining, welding, palletizing, grinding, fastening, dispensing, assembly, and inspection. It differentiates itself by combining in-house actuation, U.S. manufacturing, and an AI-driven demonstration-based programming approach to offer a complete, scalable automation platform at prices aimed below legacy robots. Its goal is to expand U.S. manufacturing, grow its Glen Cove facility, and capture a large share of new domestic robot deployments, supported by its AI-native product development and funding.
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