Senior Project Manager / Robotics

Zurich, Switzerland
Hardware R&D – Hardware R&D /
Full time /
Hybrid
ANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries. Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 130 people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (100%) to join our team of PIONEERS and robot enthusiasts. We develop custom hardware/electronic solutions which ultimately enable our robot to perform its inspection and maintenance tasks repeatedly and reliably. The complexity of our robots requires careful orchestration of multiple disciplines, thus a lively collaboration of experts in the fields of mechanical, software and production engineering is essential for the success of our products. We are passionate about deploying excellent robotics systems and take full responsibility for the quality of our products.


The Impact

As our Senior Project Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the successful execution of our key projects. Your role involves meticulously planning, coordinating, and overseeing every aspect of project delivery, from setting clear objectives to managing resources and timelines effectively. You'll leverage your expertise to navigate challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll foster innovation and drive towards excellence, all while keeping a sharp focus on quality and exceeding client expectations.


Market & Our Technology

ANYbotics transforms industrial plants in the energy, process, and utility sector by introducing robotics to a wide range of novel applications that so far were beyond reach. Our customers are large asset operators and industrial service providers pioneering the use of robotics technology for inspection and maintenance. Our mobile robot ANYmal uses legs for extreme mobility in complex environments, camera- and LIDAR-based sensing for full autonomy and obstacle avoidance, and AI for high-quality and consistent inspection results. We develop numerous customized hardware systems, including the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and all related ANYbotics mechanical hardware.

Your Contributions

    • Great Team player. In this role cross-functional collaboration is everything, and you are comfortable in dealing with people with different backgrounds forming strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners in complex setups
    • International. You enjoy working in a truly international environment, and you like to deliver in cross-functional Teams
    • Agile. You like working in a fast-moving environment, being open to new opportunities and evolving priorities and flexible in the way you deliver against strict deadlines and dealing with ambiguity
    • Projects juggler. Large and small, simple and complex, you understand the intricacies and interdependencies of leading and contributing in projects
    • Analytical. You have an eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data
    • Business acumen. You strive to get a strong business understanding in the context of technology, digitalization and process efficiency and you are able to anticipate and respond to Customers’ needs with relevant solutions

Your Profile

    • Masters Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or similar relevant engineering experience
    • A minimum of 5 years experience as Project Manager in complex industrial setup
    • A minimum of 2 years as SW Product Owner in a well operating and mature agile framework
    • Strong knowledge of Project Management tools and methods both for waterfall and agile
    • Strong knowledge of key SW development agile tools and ceremonies 
    • Experience with development and commercialization of mechatronic hardware systems
    • Good command of English both written and spoken
    • Have worked previously in a Project Management Organization (PMO)

Bonus Points

    • Experience in robotics
    • PMP certification


We offer you a very exciting and dynamic work environment, the opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and an ambitious team that is on a mission to change the industrial inspection market, a chance to leverage your experience and bring in your own ideas, a fair market salary, an attractive employee stock ownership plan, and a job in the city of Zurich.