Job description
Job Title
Hardware Program Manager - Field Operations
Role Summary
Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) is at the forefront of the high-tech security landscape, pioneering robotics and artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations with unprecedented insight. We tackle complex security challenges, stimulate new business innovations, and significantly reduce costs. Every robot and software solution are an in-house creation, ensuring total control over design, performance, quality, and the ultimate user experience. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to expand our dynamic Program Manager group, the core of our Operations Team. This critical role blends the technical rigor of a support escalation engineer with program management capabilities.
The Hardware Program Manager oversees the installation, servicing, and ongoing support of mechanical, field-deployed hardware systems, primarily solar-powered trailer units and large CCTV camera systems. This role is hands-on in nature and focused on mechanical installation, physical troubleshooting, and coordinating field technicians rather than managing complex IT or data-center environments.
The role serves as a client-facing coordinator and remotely manages technicians performing installations, repairs, and diagnostics in the field. Strong mechanical aptitude and real-world hardware deployment experience are essential. Electrical engineering knowledge is helpful but not required. Candidates must reside in the Pacific Time Zone.
What This Role Is — and Is Not
This role is for candidates experienced with physical, mechanical hardware in the field.
It is not focused on enterprise IT systems, network architecture, software deployments, or data-center operations.
$55,000 - $60,000 a year
Key Responsibilities
Deployment & Installation Management
- Lead end-to-end physical hardware deployments, from site readiness through installation and acceptance.
- Develop and manage deployment schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
- Coordinate mechanical installation, mounting, alignment, and physical integration of hardware.
- Validate installation quality and ensure deployments meet acceptance criteria.
Hardware Service, Diagnostics & Repairs
- Manage ongoing hardware service activities, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Triage hardware issues, assess severity, and coordinate appropriate field response.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Ensure timely resolution of service incidents in line with SLAs and client expectations.
Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients for deployments and service engagements.
- Lead client-facing meetings, service reviews, and escalation calls.
- Communicate service status, repair timelines, and resolution plans clearly and professionally.
Remote Management of Field Technicians
- Remotely coordinate, direct, and support technicians performing installations, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Ensure adherence to mechanical, safety, and service procedures.
- Review service documentation, photos, logs, and completion reports.
- Provide real-time guidance during on-site troubleshooting.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Provide regular updates on deployment progress, service metrics, and incident trends.
- Drive continuous improvement in deployment and service processes.
Required Qualifications
- 3 - 5 years of experience in hardware deployment, field service, or infrastructure project management.
- Strong mechanical knowledge, including hardware assemblies, mounting systems, and service procedures.
- Hands-on experience managing hardware service, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Proven ability to communicate directly with clients in delivery and service contexts.
- Demonstrated experience remotely managing field technicians.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and service documentation.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must reside in the Pacific Time Zone.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical engineering knowledge, including power systems, grounding, and fault isolation.
- Experience supporting data center, industrial, edge, or field-deployed hardware systems.
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Familiarity with SLAs, incident management, and service operations frameworks.
Working Conditions
- Remote-first role with on-site travel as needed.
- After-hours, weekends or on-call support may be required for service incidents.
- Travel required based on customer and service needs.
Benefits Include
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Buy-up options
- Employee assistance program
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program
- Cell phone stipend
Why Join RAD?
At RAD, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You’ll lead initiatives that directly impact the future of security, empowering organizations to do more with less. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and team-oriented setting, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
