Alert Venture Foundry

Alert Venture Foundry (AVF) is a Massachusetts-based startup studio founded by John Lert and Rob Sullivan. The company focuses on creating new technologies that improve lives and nurturing them into viable commercial enterprises. Leveraging advanced design tools and artificial intelligence, AVF aims to foster innovation and technological advancement. With a vibrant culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, AVF is poised to become a leading force in the startup ecosystem, driving the next wave of innovation.

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Alert Venture Foundry

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HQRemote

Team Size27

Open Jobs6

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

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Technical Program Manager (Software / Hardware Systems)

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About Us

Alert Venture Foundry (AVF) is a venture studio catalyzing innovation in robotics and intelligent systems. We blend startup agility with deep domain knowledge, fostering high-performance engineering teams and scalable platforms from the ground up. From embedded systems to AI-driven enterprise platforms, we’re redefining the edge of possibility.

We are looking for an experienced, senior-level Technical Program Manager who is a hands-on execution leader across both software and hardware systems. This is not a coordinator or facilitator role. You will be expected to understand what engineers are building at a system level, challenge technical assumptions, identify risks early, and drive programs to completion. The role is approximately 50% software and 50% hardware, supporting products that span cloud services, embedded software, firmware, electronics, mechanical systems, and intelligent edge platforms. You will operate as a force multiplier for engineering leadership, not an administrative layer. This role will include working Mon–Thu in office, Fridays from home.

What you’ll do:

Lead complex, multi-team software–hardware programs end-to-end, from architecture alignment through launch.
Lead the enhancement of program/project management capabilities and processes across the venture studio.
Translate product and business goals into clear, executable technical plans, including milestones, dependencies, and ownership across disciplines.
Understand system architectures spanning software, firmware, and hardware well enough to question approaches, surface risk early, and drive informed tradeoff discussions.
Actively participate in technical discussions with senior engineers as a thought partner, not a note-taker.
Drive decisions when teams are stuck, resolve ambiguity, and escalate when needed to keep programs moving.

What we’re looking for:

10+ years leading technical programs spanning both software and hardware systems.
Direct experience working with software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
Strong track record of driving execution across cross-functional teams while maintaining technical credibility.
PMP, Scrum, or other project management certifications are a plus.
Experience working in Jira, MS Project, or similar tools.
Experience developing products with Agile, hybrid, or stage-gate models applied pragmatically based on program needs.
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered as part of this role. If you’re a senior Technical Program Manager who enjoys working in system-level environments and wants to be embedded in the work, we’d love to hear from you.