Robotics Deployment Project Manager

About the team:

The Fleet Operations Team drives uptime and operational performance across Formic’s growing fleet of deployed robotic systems. Working inside live manufacturing environments, the team diagnoses issues, restores production, and continuously improves system reliability at scale. Fleet Operations operates at the intersection of robotics, controls, and real-world factory execution, ensuring Formic’s automation delivers consistent, measurable performance across diverse industrial applications.

About the role:

As a Robotics Deployment Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end execution of robotics automation deployments across a range of customer environments. You will own scope alignment, deployment planning, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

This role requires strong technical fluency, disciplined project management, and the ability to drive alignment across customers, internal teams, and third-party integrators. You will play a key role in ensuring deployments run smoothly and consistently as Formic scales its robotics fleet.

In this role you will:

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

What makes you a great fit:

5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing or industrial environments

3+ years of direct experience working with robotics or automation systems

Experience supporting end-of-line automation such as robotic palletizing, depalletizing, or case packing preferred

Experience working with industrial robots or cobots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal Robots)

Experience working with or alongside industrial robotics system integrators

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities

Structured problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments

Willingness to travel approximately 35–40%

Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for local travel (mileage reimbursed per Formic policy)

Our Total Rewards:

At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package for full-time, U.S.-based team members, including:

Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors

Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available

Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most

Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan

Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses

Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Compensation Philosophy

Formic’s pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you.

Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and a candidate’s preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact, and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.

Compensation Range:

$115,000—$150,000 USD