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Director, PMO - Manufacturing Operations

ROBOPTIC, Austin, TX, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Robo Optic is an innovative technology company focused on advancing intelligent systems through robotics, AI, and computer vision. We are building cutting‑edge solutions that transform how businesses operate, bringing automation, precision, and data‑driven insights to the forefront of modern industries.

Role Overview
Director, PMO – Manufacturing Operations / Strategy & Transformation will act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, driving alignment, execution, and operational excellence across the organization. This role blends strategic planning, program management, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure key initiatives are delivered effectively and on time.

You will serve as a force multiplier for the leadership team—translating vision into execution, improving internal processes, and ensuring organizational priorities are clearly defined and tracked.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution

Partner with the CEO and executive team to define and operationalize company strategy

Translate high‑level goals into actionable plans, OKRs, and measurable outcomes

Track and report on strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams

Program & Project Management (PMO)

Establish and lead the PMO function, including frameworks, tools, and governance

Oversee cross‑functional programs, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes

Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, proactively driving resolution

Operational Excellence

Improve internal processes, workflows, and decision‑making frameworks

Drive accountability through performance tracking and reporting dashboards

Lead business reviews, executive meetings, and follow‑ups on key action items

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Act as a liaison between engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams

Facilitate communication and alignment across departments

Support change management initiatives and organizational scaling

Executive Support & Decision Enablement

Prepare executive‑level presentations, reports, and insights

Conduct data analysis to support strategic decision‑making

Lead special projects and high‑priority initiatives on behalf of leadership

Qualifications
Required

7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or program management

Proven experience in a Chief of Staff, PMO, or similar leadership role

Strong project management skills (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies)

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments

Preferred

Background in robotics, AI, SaaS, or deep tech industries

Experience scaling PMO functions or organizational processes

Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar

MBA or equivalent experience in strategy/consulting

Strategic thinking with strong execution focus

High ownership and accountability

Ability to influence without authority

Structured, detail‑oriented, and highly organized

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