Strategic Projects Lead, Robotics

Scale’s Robotics business unit is experiencing historic, unprecedented growth. As a Senior Strategic Project Lead (SPL) for Egocentric Data Collection, you will architect and execute the critical operational roadmaps that drive $XXM+ in net-new revenue. This is a high-leverage, executive-facing role. You will wear many hats across operations, engineering strategy, and product, driving the physical data engine that powers the world’s most advanced Embodied AI systems. The ideal SPL possesses a rare blend of rigorous project management methodology, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep comfort with the beautiful chaos of physical-world operations. If you are excited by high-stakes ownership, complex hardware-software paradigms, and accelerated career progression, this role is built for you. You will: Own the Mission: Serve as the end-to-end program business owner for our most visible, high-impact egocentric data collection initiatives, directly steering data quality, operational efficiency, P&L margins, and revenue delivery. Bridge the Physical & Digital Worlds: Translate complex customer machine learning requirements into highly structured, scalable physical data collection specifications that directly improve VLM/VLA model performance. Establish PMO Rigor: Build, optimize, and scale project timelines, milestone tracking, and critical-path infrastructure. Implement risk-mi [... source excerpt omitted ...] s-Functional Governance: Partner seamlessly with executive stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Finance, and Go-to-Market to align operational execution with the cutting-edge requirements of the world's largest Robotics models. Command Global Operations: Functionally lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing matrixed team of Operations Program Managers and Associates, defining task architecture and establishing operational KPIs. Deploy Smart Infrastructure: Train and manage dynamic, global teams of collectors, implementing hardware/software troubleshooting protocols for egocentric collection devices (e.g., smart glasses, sensors, rig setups). Drive Data-Centric Decisions: Bui [... source excerpt omitted ...] sive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a le