Robotics Project Manager - Lexington, KY

Badger Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jabil, is transforming the future of retail and robotics through innovative autonomous solutions. Focused on developing cutting-edge robotic platforms, Badger Technologies combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data analytics to help retailers improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and the overall customer experience.

As part of Jabil's global organization, Badger Technologies offers the unique opportunity to work in an agile, fast-paced, startup-like environment while leveraging the resources, stability, and scale of a Fortune 500 manufacturing and technology leader. The team is continuously developing next-generation autonomous robotic solutions, creating an exciting environment for professionals who enjoy technical innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and bringing complex products from concept to market.

Badger Technologies is seeking a Robotics Project Manager to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will lead medium to large-scale robotics and product development initiatives from concept through deployment. You will serve as the driving force behind project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative robotic solutions.

• Lead and manage robotics and product development projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project charters, business proposals, project plans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Define project goals, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, software, and leadership teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, quality, cost, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when needed.
• Forecast project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource needs.
• Own overall project performance, including schedule adherence, cost management, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track project KPIs and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level communications to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead change management activities and evaluate potential impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams, business units, and organizational levels.
• Build, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve business and customer objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, operational performance, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, security, and quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience supporting medium to large-scale projects within a high-tech product development environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex project deliverables.
• Experience with robotics development, autonomous systems, automation, or engineering services is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs is strongly desired.
• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a startup-style environment where processes and procedures may still be evolving.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Strong risk management and change management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and product development.