Brain Corp is a San Diego, California, USA-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Our purpose is to create autonomous technology that helps the real world work better. Brain's robotic and AI solutions help retailers ensure that the right product is on the right shelf at the right price, in a clean environment. Through the BrainOS® Robotics Platform, which powers the largest global fleet of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in operation in commercial public spaces, Brain Corp delivers insightful and efficient automated solutions in both commercial floor cleaning and inventory management, empowering organizations and their employees to achieve more. Brain Corp currently powers more than 30,000 AMRs, representing the largest fleet of its kind in the world. Brain Corp is funded by the SoftBank Vision Fund, Clearbridge, and Qualcomm Ventures.

Named a top workplace by the San Diego Union Tribune and USA today in 2025, we make life-changing impacts through innovation, helping workers globally unlock thier abilties in orchestration with intelligent machinges.

Position Overview:

As a lead within the Technical Program Management (TPM) team, the Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) provides strategic oversight and is fully accountable for end-to-end execution of complex, multi-track programs. The Senior TPM must orchestrate work between cross-functional teams, including product management, multiple engineering disciplines, quality engineering, regulatory, supply chain, sales, service, and external partnerships including enterprise customers, and partner companies. The Senior TPM is a high-influence leader trusted to ensure successful development, integration, and deployment of our robotic and analytics products. 

Please note, we are unable to sponsor immigration Visa's for this role

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, align, and execute our technical programs as an influential and self-directed leader
• Define program goals, requirements, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring team execution throughout the lifecycle
• Utilize tact and expert-level communication to align diverse stakeholders and executive leadership within the company and across partner organizations
• Maintain a calm and articulate presence under pressure while navigating conflicting constraints and providing strategic leadership guidance
• Serve as the primary liaison for technical project leads across internal teams and partner organizations
• Ensure clear, timely, and effective communication tailored to diverse audiences, including executive leadership
• Provide high-level strategic management and detailed execution oversight as required
• Leverage technical expertise and systems thinking to provide clarity, prioritization, and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering tracks
• Develop and implement new processes to enhance program management practices across the organization
• Actively mentor and coach junior TPMs, fostering collective growth and best practice adoption
• Willingness to travel (10-25%), including potential international business travel
• Other duties and projects as assigned 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field (EE, ME, CS, CE, etc.)
• Master's degree in a technical field or business area (ex. MBA) is preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience, as project or program manager
• Professional experience with leadership responsibility in product development 
• Professional experience with engineering processes & developing engineering solutions
• Experience with system-level engineering or system integration
• Experience developing and implementing new processes

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Adaptable, resilient, organized, self-directed, efficient, and able to manage multiple complex projects even when presented with an unstructured problem or ambiguity
• Effective at juggling many simultaneous tasks and deadlines
• Expert-level oral and written communication skills
• Natural peer and team leadership skills 
• Comfortable and effective speaking to executive audience
• Calm and articulate under pressure
• Ability to rapidly grasp and simplify complex technical concepts
• Experience with Agile and Phase Gate program management methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace.

Things That Make a Difference:

• Experience in robotics, AI/ML, or computer vision analytics domains
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, etc.
• Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, or Certified Scrum Product Owner preferred
• Master's degree in an applicable field

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; use of hands to finger and grasp; talk and hear at normal room levels; visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures; push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employees are exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego, California is $133,565 to $161,684. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Brain Corp is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) plan with match (no waiting period and immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off including flexible vacation, Paid Sick Leave, time off for volunteering in the community, 10 paid company holidays, and a winter company shutdown

Additional Perks include:

• Daily on-site lunch available in the San Diego office
• On-campus gym including pool and tennis courts in the San Diego office
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues including monthly game nights, hikes, wellness challenges, and community events 
• Internal continuous learning events 
• Opportunities to share your own interests and hobbies with the Company

Role Overview

The Director, People Technology Services (PTS), is responsible for leading the delivery, operations, and continuous evolution of SIE’s core People systems landscape, including Workday, Greenhouse, Beeline, Absorb, and associated platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Director, People Technology Services, this role directs a broad functional area through multiple managers and is accountable for the performance, quality, and outcomes of People Technology services globally. The Director ensures reliable, secure, and high-quality delivery to People Operations, Talent Enablement, and business stakeholders, while translating enterprise and functional strategy into an executable and sustainable technology roadmap.

This leader will bring clarity, structure, and disciplined execution to an evolving organization, strengthening service delivery while advancing a more intentional, product-oriented operating model.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership & Accountability

• Direct and develop multiple functional areas within PTS through subordinate managers, including Workday platform delivery, recruiting systems (Greenhouse), contingent workforce systems (Beeline), learning platforms (Absorb), and service delivery operations.

• Hold end-to-end accountability for service performance, including delivery quality, platform stability, SLA adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Make final decisions on operational priorities, tradeoffs, and execution within the People Technology portfolio.

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Establish and enforce operating mechanisms for intake, prioritization, Agile delivery, release management, and incident response.

• Drive measurable improvements in service quality, case management efficiency, and overall employee experience.

• Ensure systems and processes meet global regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements.

Platform Roadmap & Solution Leadership

• Translate People & Places strategy into a clear, sequenced People Technology roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture and business priorities.

• Partner with stakeholders to define solutions that balance business value, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainability.

• Leverage deep understanding of HR processes and platform capabilities to guide solution design, adoption, and evolution.

• Promote simplification, standardization, and automation, including the responsible use of AI and advanced analytics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to People Operations, Talent, and cross-functional leaders, providing both strategic perspective and practical solution guidance.

• Lead structured engagement with stakeholders to understand business needs, shape demand, and align on priorities and outcomes.

• Communicate clearly across all levels, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

• Build credibility through consistent delivery, informed recommendations, and transparent decision-making.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of managers and senior specialists, establishing clear accountability and performance expectations.

• Build a culture of ownership, curiosity, continuous learning, and disciplined execution.

• Ensure appropriate capability coverage across functional and technical domains, addressing gaps through hiring, development, and role clarity.

Financial & Resource Management

• Own planning, staffing, and resource allocation across the PTS function, ensuring alignment to business priorities and demand.

• Manage budget and vendor spend within the People Technology portfolio, driving cost discipline and value realization.

• Oversee third-party vendors and AMS relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and contractual outcomes are met.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to established governance, architectural standards, and delivery practices.

• Contribute to the evolution of operating models, processes, and service frameworks in partnership with senior leadership.

• Identify and address systemic issues, driving continuous improvement across platforms and services.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in HR Technology, HRIS, or enterprise platform delivery.

• 5+ years of experience managing managers and leading distributed, global teams.

• Deep expertise in Workday across multiple domains, with strong understanding of HR processes and system architecture.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale HR system delivery, transformation, or platform evolution.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Experience establishing delivery frameworks, service models, or product-oriented operating approaches.

• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations in global HR systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a consulting, solution architecture, or product management function within HR technology.

• Broad exposure across HR domains including recruiting, learning, talent, and workforce management systems.

• Experience with Agile delivery models and service management frameworks.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled HR solutions, automation, and digital workflow tools.

Leadership Profile

• Operates with a systems mindset, balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term sustainability

• Brings structure, clarity, and accountability to complex environments

• Comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes in ambiguous situations

• Influences through credibility, insight, and relationship-building rather than authority alone

• Combines strategic thinking with practical execution and follow-through

ABOUT US

At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We’re building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time.

Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world’s largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences.

We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond!

OUR VALUES

Mission-Driven: We're transforming retail with cutting-edge technology and building something that truly matters.

Collaborative Team: We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together.

High Impact: You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company.

Clear Communication: We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters.

Balanced Lives: We work hard, but not at the expense of well-being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work.

Diverse Perspectives: We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.

Empathy-Driven Design: We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be a player-coach leading a high-caliber engineering team building advanced platforms. Depending on your area of ownership, you may lead one or more teams across domains including Control Plane (edge/cloud compute), Dev/Sec Ops, Data Platform & Governance, High Scale Event Processing (hundreds of billions of events per day), Mobile Platforms, SRE & Operations, or Radar Platform (our core web/cloud customer experience). You will be technically hands-on in delivery while setting strategic direction, growing engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders and partner teams.

The best engineering managers here are strong engineers first. You'll be expected to contribute meaningfully to design, review code, and engage deeply with technical problems, not just manage the process around them. We move fast, and you've done it before. You know how to maintain a high quality bar without sacrificing velocity, and you bring the judgment to know when to push and when to slow down just enough to get it right.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineers; own performance management, career development, and a strong team culture.
• Set technical direction, support architecture decisions, and champion engineering best practices across your team and peers.
• Contribute directly to solution design and technical reviews; maintain a strong, credible technical presence.
• Manage agile processes, execution priorities, and on-time delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and UX stakeholders to define project plans and ensure requirements are understood, met, and well-documented.
• Identify, communicate, and drive resolution for technical and organizational risks.
• Foster a culture of security, quality, operational accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring and help grow the broader engineering organization.

ABOUT YOU

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing engineering teams of 5 or more direct reports.
• Proven ability to remain technically hands-on: contributing to design, architecture, and code review as a practicing engineer, not just an overseer.
• Demonstrated experience building, deploying, and operating complex distributed systems.
• Proficiency in at least one core language: Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Solid foundation in systems or cloud architecture, DevOps/SecOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and people leadership skills.
• Commitment to engineering best practices: code quality, testing, and operational stability.
• Demonstrated ability to move fast and deliver in a startup or high-growth environment without compromising quality.

Preferred:

• Prior experience leading teams in one or more domains: Control Plane, Dev/Sec Ops, Data Platform, High Scale Event Processing, Mobile Platforms, SRE, or Radar Platform.
• Experience guiding teams through growth, change, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), container orchestration, or real-time data processing.
• Passion for mentoring, technical empowerment, and building inclusive engineering culture.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In your first 30 days, you will:

• Meet every direct report 1:1 and begin building trust and rapport.
• Shadow team rituals: standups, planning, retros, design reviews.
• Map the systems your team owns: architecture, dependencies, operational health.
• Meet key cross-functional partners: product, design, peer engineering teams.
• Identify any immediate fires or risks that need attention before deeper learning is complete.

In your first 60 days, you will:

• Establish a consistent 1:1 cadence and begin individual development conversations.
• Actively participate in design and architecture discussions; contribute to code and technical reviews.
• Clarify team goals, priorities, and near-term delivery commitments.
• Identify process or quality gaps and begin forming a point of view on how to address them.
• Deliver or unblock at least one meaningful piece of work alongside your team.

In your first 90 days, you will:

• Present an initial team roadmap or priority framework to your manager and stakeholders.
• Have a clear development plan in place for each direct report.
• Be actively driving execution: unblocking the team, removing friction, and holding a high bar.
• Own at least one cross-functional initiative or decision end-to-end.
• Have a concrete plan to improve one dimension of team health: quality, velocity, culture, or process.

At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors,  including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan,  flexible time off, and paid parental leave. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 

Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness.

Use of artificial intelligence or a LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application process.