As a Technical Program Manager on the Robotics Operations team, you will apply program management methodologies to multiple research initiatives to accelerate Google DeepMind's Embodied AI goals in a safe and responsible way.

Key responsibilities include partnering closely with data collection teams, research teams, and the Engineering team to establish and govern internal data collection efforts, ensure seamless delivery of new evaluations and data collections, and oversee design and implementation of new environments for data collection or robot platform modifications.

You will also monitor and report on operational efficiency and resource utilization metrics, evaluate and improve processes, tools, templates, and documentation for repeatability and sustainability, and implement processes and methodologies to reduce operational costs.

To succeed in this role, you must thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value to and accelerate Google DeepMind's research through strategic cross-functional partnerships.

In order to set you up for success as a Technical Program Manager at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• Experience partnering with Research/Engineering leads on high impact, goal-oriented projects.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline along with equivalent practical experience of 5+ years.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, workflows, and governance models to enhance efficiency within development teams.
• Excellent technical understanding and communication ability, with the ability to distill sophisticated technical ideas to their essence.
• Experience in solving complex challenges, implementing scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of, or curious to learn about AI/machine learning research.
• Familiar with hardware and software testing and associated safety protocol.

In addition, the following would be an advantage:

• Robotics domain knowledge and experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (Robotics/AI).
• Experience managing operational teams.
• Experience in a technical lab or production environment.

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Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of day-to-day operations at our West Midlands site.

With safety, health and environmental standards front and centre, you’ll drive operational efficiency, boost financial performance, and deliver outstanding service to both internal and external customers. You’ll lead from the front — developing your team, championing innovation, and unlocking the site’s full potential all measured through clear, outcome-focused KPIs.

Success in this role means strong collaboration with the Regional General Manager and the Project and Maintenance Manager, while fostering a proactive, high-performance culture across the site.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead site health, safety and environmental performance, reducing incidents and embedding a strong safety-first culture.
• Enforce site rules and procedures, conducting investigations and disciplinaries where required.
• Ensure full compliance with permits, licences and legal obligations — achieving zero EA CAR scores, no discharge breaches, no reportable emissions, and no long-term waste stock.

Operational Performance

• Plan and coordinate treatments to maximise efficiency and capacity.
• Quote customers, review bookings and eliminate non-value-adding activities to consistently meet service KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems and site standards.

Financial Management

• Control site budgets across treatment, disposal, labour and maintenance.
• Deliver strong monthly P&L performance and meet or exceed agreed financial targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or service quality.

People & Leadership

• Oversee staffing levels, schedules and performance management.
• Set clear objectives and hold teams accountable for results.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and wider teams to ensure effective resourcing and collaboration.
• Develop your people through structured training, coaching and hands-on leadership.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) is essential; COTC Level 4 in hazardous waste treatment and transfer is highly desirable.
• Experience managing operational teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment; hazardous waste or treatment/transfer station experience is desirable.
• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related science is preferred but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of site permitting, risk assessments, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), with confidence in leading investigations and disciplinaries.
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a mixed-skills team effectively.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

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