We are seeking an experienced Fractional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead robotics and automation initiatives for a large, operations-focused organization.

This individual will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and external robotics vendors to identify opportunities for automation, define business requirements, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives before broader deployment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management experience with business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership, operational teams, and robotics vendors to identify, evaluate, and prioritize robotics and automation opportunities.

Gather business requirements and translate operational needs into actionable technology initiatives.

Lead proof-of-concept and pilot programs to assess the feasibility and business value of robotics solutions.

Develop strategies, business cases, and roadmaps for broader robotics adoption.

Evaluate potential use cases and determine where robotics and automation can deliver meaningful operational benefits.

Build cost models, assess return on investment (ROI), and evaluate the financial and operational impact of automation initiatives.

Establish best practices for evaluating and implementing robotics solutions.

Translate complex robotics, AI, and automation capabilities into clear business outcomes for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Present recommendations, project updates, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Assess the potential for larger-scale robotics deployment based on operational feasibility and financial justification.

Independently drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.

Required Qualifications

Must be a California resident and able to provide proof of residency.

Strong background in Technical Program Management (TPM), Business Systems Analysis (BSA), or a related discipline.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technology and business initiatives.

Strong business acumen with experience developing cost models, evaluating ROI, and assessing operational efficiency.

Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and articulate business value to nontechnical audiences.

Strong understanding of frontline operations, business workflows, labor considerations, and operational challenges.

Experience partnering with external technology vendors and internal business stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to provide strategic guidance across product, operations, and business functions.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated and capable of managing initiatives independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading AI, robotics, automation, data, or emerging technology initiatives from concept through production.

Full lifecycle experience spanning proof of concept, pilot implementation, deployment, and commercialization.

Familiarity with AI technologies, inference engines, robotics, and automation platforms.

Experience in hospitality, gaming, or other operationally complex environments.

Consulting background with the ability to quickly understand new business environments and operational requirements.

Experience identifying opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.