INTRODUCTION

We are looking for a project management co-op to join our design team at iRobot. You will play a key role in managing deliverables, timelines and project scope for varying design projects, with a focus in packaging design and development. You will work closely with a cross-functional group of stakeholders, including Design, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering and Quality and get exposed to a variety of roles and responsibilities across a product's lifecycle.

iRobot has become one of the world's preeminent specialist designers and builders of consumer robots.iRobot invests in the development and growth of its people, in a culture of empowerment, innovation and fun. Come work with some of the most talented and influential people in the robotics field utilizing cutting edge technologies, in an exciting, fast-growing industry!

*This co-op is full-time from end of August through December in our Bedford, MA office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Integrate deliverables and timelines of outside design consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project scope and schedule to ensure key dates and deliverables align with engineering, business, and operations schedules.
• Coordinate package prototype manufacture and testing schedules to align with multiple different product development schedules.
• Work with packaging vendors to solve any issues revealed in prototype testing (broken components, scratched product, etc).
• Coordinate across functional teams including engineering, design, operations, product management, marketing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer support to manage prototypes, deliverables, and schedules between teams.
• Manage and track development and edits of User Manuals across all iRobot retail regions.
• Establish program scope, schedule and deliverables, and ensure that commitments to the business are met.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to senior stakeholders, encompassing all aspects of the project.
• Manage project scope and schedule to ensure key dates and deliverables align with engineering, business, and operations schedules.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering Management, Package design or other related field.
• Highly organized with proven project management skills and superior verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment working with multiple team members
• Able to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects, should have excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multi-task in an agile environment
• An interest in robotics, consumer products and related industries

We are the leading global consumer robot company, designing and building robots that empower people to do more, both inside and outside of the home. To date, we have sold over 25 million robots and globally employ more than 1,000 of the robot industry’s best and brightest. iRobot is committed to fostering invention, discovery and technological exploration in the pursuit of practical and valuable robot products for the home.