Federal Project Manager

Field AI · Irvine, CA

Who are We?

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Federal Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex technology projects from conception through completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with excellent project management skills to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.

What You’ll Get To Do

  • Drive strategic execution across multi‑project portfolios defining milestones, manage budgets, oversee resourcing across engineering, field ops, product, and business teams.

  • Align stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to ensure clarity of scope, dependencies, risks, and timelines for successful robot deployment programs aligned with company goals.

  • Coordinate go‑to‑market readiness to work with product, operations, and customer success teams to ensure deployment programs meet performance, safety, and scalability requirements.

  • Track program performance metrics to monitor statuses, escalate risks proactively, and report on progress, financials, and ROI to leadership and investors.

  • Prepare strategic communications to lead the creation of executive updates, board materials, and investor presentations.

  • Identify and unblock risks for surface technical, operational, or commercial issues early and drive resolution to keep programs on target.

What You Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

  • 2+ years in program or portfolio management, ideally in AI/ML, robotics, industrial automation, or similar technology domains.

  • Experience in project management for government contracts

  • Must have demonstrated experience tracking project management activities, deliverables, and team coordination for deployments.  

  • Experience tracking comms with customers. 

  • Comfortable translating between technical teams and business objectives.

  • Proven track record managing complex programs with multiple dependencies in agile/hybrid frameworks.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives and diverse audiences.

  • Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in financial modeling, ROI analysis, and tracking KPIs.

  • Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environments; proactive, adaptable, resilient.

 

The Extras That Set You Apart

  • MS technical degree

  • PMP certification

  • Experience interacting and leading projects with various DoD stakeholders, not limited to the US Army, USSOCOM, DARPA

  • Experience managing projects related to rugged ground autonomy

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