Director, Strategy & Program Execution

Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Strategy & Program Execution to strengthen our technology leadership. This role is ideal for a proven technical and strategic leader eager to help shape and drive the roadmap for Agility’s next-generation humanoid platform. You will orchestrate complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, software, AI, product innovation, and commercialization, ensuring that Agility maintains its position at the forefront of the rapidly growing humanoid robotics space.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of technical program management, strategy execution, and organizational leadership within advanced robotics, automation, or adjacent technology industries. Beyond technical and operational acumen, we highly value leaders who embody integrity, thrive in cross-functional collaboration, and are committed to delivering transformative impact that aligns with Agility’s mission. This role reports into the Office of the CEO within the Strategy & Program Execution Office

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the definition and execution of Agility’s multi-year product and innovation roadmap, integrating hardware, software, AI, and systems engineering.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across R&D, Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
• Establish program governance frameworks, milestones, and KPIs to ensure delivery of high-priority initiatives on time, within scope, and at quality.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks in complex technical programs while maintaining agility in execution.
• Lead, influence and collaborate across leadership to ensure strategy and tactics are aligned with OKRs and overall objectives for Agility to lead across markets
• Partner with Product and Innovation teams to translate market opportunities and customer requirements into actionable development priorities.
• Build and lead program management processes that enable scalability, repeatability, and disciplined execution across the organization.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, synthesizing data, insights, and trade-offs into clear recommendations and decision frameworks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all program teams.
• Represent Agility in key strategic forums, both internally and externally, as a leader in humanoid robotics execution excellence.
• Drive results alongside peers within the Strategy & Program Execution office while ensuring cross-functional and cross-program visibility, progress and advancement from within the Office of the CEO

Qualifications & Profile

• 15+ years of experience in program management, strategy, or product execution, with significant exposure to complex hardware-software systems.
• Proven ability to drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialization in robotics, early-stage complex technology, aerospace, or advanced technology.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with experience translating vision into executable programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and guide technical teams.
• Experience with robotics, AI/ML, integrated systems and automation environments (e.g., logistics, manufacturing, warehousing) strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field required; Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field in conjunction with MBA strongly preferred.

Benefits 

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6%