Job Title: Supply Chain Program Manager
Location: Somerville, MA

Type: Full time, on-site/in-office

We are seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to join our growing team in our Somervilla, MA location. In this role, you will lead cross-functional supply chain initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support the development and production of cutting-edge robotic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end supply chain strategies for new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-up of robotic systems and components.
• Manufacturing Engineering: Ensuring end-to-end feasibility of operations and supply chain for manufacturing.
• Cost Optimization: Work with cross-functional team members to determine appropriate pricing, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the key liaison between supply chain, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on timelines, quality, and cost targets.
• Supplier Management: Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers of complex mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated components. Develop strategic partnerships to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity.
• Planning & Execution: Oversee material planning, cost analysis, logistics, and inventory management to meet project deadlines and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify supply chain risks (e.g., long lead items, sole-source suppliers) and develop mitigation plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the business with a focus on safety, quality, and cost.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or program management, preferably in robotics and/or hardware manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing supply chains for electro-mechanical systems.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup-like environments with rapidly evolving requirements.
• Knowledge of national and global sourcing, compliance standards, and supply chain sustainability practices is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with robotic components such as actuators, sensors, control boards, and embedded systems.
• Prior experience scaling a supply chain from prototyping to full production.

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy- RISE pays 70% of the premium
• 401(k) program
• Twenty days PTO and ten office holidays
• Weekly lunches and company outings (holiday parties, milestone celebrations)
• Free parking/T accessible
• Located in Union Square

RISE Robotics is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.