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Federal Project Manager at Field AI in Irvine, CA

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeIrvine, CA$70k–$300k/yr

Job Description

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

Who are We?

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

About the Job

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

Who are We? Field AIis 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

This position is for our FieldAI Federal Team. This team works on projects connected to the U.S. government which requires U.S. Person eligibility. A U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R §120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) refugee or asylee.

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is between ($70,000 - $300,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Irvine, Southern California and have US based and global teammates.

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.