Vention

Vention

Program Manager

Montreal, QC, Canada

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Machine LearningProject ManagementPerformance ManagementRoboticsHardware DesignLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own the integration roadmap from Physical AI capabilities to hardware products; validate technology readiness before hardware commit points
  • Build and maintain integrated timelines spanning Agile (sprint-based) software cycles and Waterfall (stage-gate) hardware programs; surface critical path risks continuously
  • 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
  • Strong risk management mindset; able to build contingency plans and drive decisions under uncertainty
  • At Vention, you'll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create.
  • 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.
  • Quarterly management training on topics ranging from "Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model"
  • Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)
  • 5+ years in program or technical project management for complex hardware/software integrated products
  • Experience collaborating across Product Management, Hardware Engineering, and Software/AI teams

Nice to have

  • Experience in robotics, industrial automation, or AI/ML product development
  • Nice to have: Experience in robotics, industrial automation, or AI/ML product development

Compensation

  • Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.

Benefits

  • A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.
  • Top-up and benefits for new parents: Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.
  • Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning

Company info

  • Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

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