Job Summary:
Overland AI, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is dedicated to transforming land operations for modern defense through advanced robotics and machine learning technologies. The Mission Success Program Manager will manage the technical delivery of ground autonomy systems, coordinate logistics, and engage with end-users to ensure mission success in challenging environments.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end execution of deployments for Overland AI’s ground autonomy systems, ensuring technical and operational success in challenging environments
• Serve as Overland AI’s primary on-site representative during field operations, building trust and credibility with end users
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve issues that impact mission execution, often in time-sensitive, resource-constrained situations
• Work side by side with operators and stakeholders to understand real-world needs, constraints, and mission objectives
• Capture and translate user feedback, operational challenges, and field observations into clear requirements and actionable inputs for internal teams
• Influence the product roadmap by acting as the voice of the customer internally, ensuring user needs meaningfully influence hardware, autonomy, and operational priorities
• Establish and maintain clear program structure, including goals, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate logistics, deployment planning, and sustainment activities, ensuring equipment, personnel, and resources are ready in the right place at the right time
• Drive clear communication across customers, leadership, and internal teams before, during, and after deployments
• Support follow-on contract efforts by identifying opportunities to expand scope, improve offerings, and demonstrate mission value
• Create and maintain program documentation including charters, execution plans, deployment guides, and field support processes
• Capture lessons learned from deployments and ensure they are fed back into product, operations, and program improvements
• Help mature Overland AI’s mission success and field operations practices as the company scales
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance
Preferred:
• 4+ years of experience as a program manager, operations manager, or equivalent role
• Demonstrated experience leading programs, operations, or complex initiatives in technical or operational environments
• Experience fielding software or hardware products to real operating environments in deep-tech, defense, or high-growth start-up domains
• Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles
• Experience working with ground autonomy systems
• Demonstrated ability to deliver successful outcomes on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced operating environment
• Willingness to operate in ambiguous environment(s) and take action to solve challenging problems
• Prior US military experience is a plus
Company:
Overland AI develops autonomous ground vehicle technology for tactical and operational applications. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Seattle, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.