Technical Program Manager - agtonomy

Agtonomy brings intelligent automation to agriculture, turf, and other demanding industrial markets through Physical AI and software services. By partnering with trusted equipment manufacturers, factory-fit technology that transforms industrial machines into smart, efficient solutions built for safety and performance are a reality. Our team combines expertise in technology, product development, and industry knowledge to address critical challenges like labor shortages, sustainability, and productivity. We’re looking for people who want to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where their ideas can make a real impact.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and problem-solving Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering background to join our team. You will be responsible for the engineering program management of new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. Additionally, you will engage with both component and vehicle partners to help define roadmaps and guide the development of new vehicle systems.

What You'll Be Doing

Partner with the cross-functional team to build a comprehensive plan for each project, highlighting the critical path. Track actual progress against the plan. Plan covers all aspects - scope, cost, timing.

Partner with cross-functional teams to understand the critical actions necessary for the successful introduction of new features, capabilities, and products, and ensure those needs will be met ahead of schedule.

Highlight and actively troubleshoot risks or misses against the plan.

Build and improve project execution tools and processes.

Distill organizational goals into strategic roadmaps and break them down into program plans.

Help fill organizational gaps to keep the critical path on track. Examples include:

Analyzing data to inform a prioritization or problem-solving activity

Managing component suppliers or contractors

Facilitating tactical stand-ups or problem-solving activity

Understanding technical decisions and drawing connections between groups

Support field testing to understand and mitigate risks as well as to recognize optimization opportunities.

Work with OEM partners and suppliers to communicate goals, costs, action items, and timelines between our teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in sales, account management, customer success, or field-facing roles, ideally within agriculture, ag tech, equipment, or industrial technology.
• Demonstrated comfort working in the field with customers, including farms, test sites, or operational environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hands-on operators as well as enterprise and executive stakeholders.