Systems Project Manager

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 combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.   

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 workstreams. In 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

• Bachelor's 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: $102,000 - $116,000 annually
Project Manager II: $134,000 - $150,000 annually

Actual level and base salary will be determined on 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 day. Benefits include:

• Equity compensation

• Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans 

• Flexible PTO

• 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 [email protected] to request an accommodation.