Program Manager

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Company Description

Based in Montreal, Detroit, and Munich, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.

At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.

We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

Vention is building next-generation machine intelligence for industrial automation. As Program Manager, you own the integration of those capabilities into hardware products — bridging Physical AI and Hardware Product Managers, validating that technology under development meets product requirements, and keeping both Agile software sprints and hardware stage-gate milestones in sync.

Responsibilities

• Own the integration roadmap from Physical AI capabilities to hardware products; validate technology readiness before hardware commit points
• Align Physical AI PMs and Hardware PMs on shared vision, scope, and sequencing — actively resolving competing priorities
• Challenge whether Physical AI technology under development meets the functional, performance, and reliability requirements of hardware products; escalate gaps early
• Build and maintain integrated timelines spanning Agile (sprint-based) software cycles and Waterfall (stage-gate) hardware programs; surface critical path risks continuously
• Translate technical uncertainty into clear milestone commitments and risk-adjusted delivery plans for leadership
• Lead weekly program reviews and sprint ceremonies; drive decisions, remove blockers, own next steps
• Manage full launch readiness: reliability testing, certification, documentation, production readiness, packaging, and handoffs to operations

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)
• 5+ years in program or technical project management for complex hardware/software integrated products
• Proven ability to run hybrid Agile + Waterfall programs concurrently
• Experience collaborating across Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Software/AI teams
• Excellent risk management skills; ability to develop contingency plans and make decisions in uncertain contexts
• Comfortable challenging technical assumptions and holding teams accountable for meeting product requirements
• Bonus: Experience in robotics, industrial automation, or AI/ML-based product development

What We Offer

• Career Pathway: Real growth opportunities through personalized development plans, bi-annual reviews, and a mentorship program.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning on performance management, inclusive leadership, building high-performing teams, and constructive feedback.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Salary equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a women's resource group offering mentorship, networking, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home some days.
• Community Engagement: Two paid days of volunteering per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Team Events: Year-round activities, including the annual kickoff, employee summit, quarterly 5-to-7s, and departmental events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full suite of group benefits for you and your family, starting on your first day.
• Parental Support: Financial support and resources to help employees transition to parenthood.

Interview Process

• Initial call
• Team meeting
• Case study or home exercise
• Decision and offer

We are committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you need accommodations, please let us know — we will ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

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