Robotics Deployment Project Manager

Formic · Fleet Operations

Pay: $120,000–$160,000/wk
Where: San Francisco || Oakland, CA
Posted: Sep 2

Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive.

We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment.

Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-p…

What you'd do

Lead deployment projects from scope validation through installation and commissioning
Partner with Applications and Solutions Engineers as well as third-party integrators to define requirements and validate technical scope
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets
Facilitate resolution of technical, operational, and scheduling issues that arise during deployment
Coordinate communication across customers, integrators, and internal teams
Drive structured handoffs from pre-sales through deployment and project close-out
Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of internal deployment and project management processes
5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing or industrial environments
3+ years of direct experience working with robotics or automation systems