Director, Boston Dynamics Consulting

As a Boston Dynamics Consulting Director, you will help grow our core business by helping customers do more with our existing robotics products, advising them on how to achieve their automation and data needs using our products, and to think strategically to advance their automation needs and adoption of dynamic & intelligent systems. To do this, you will build in-depth knowledge of our robotics & software solutions and demonstrate the ability to think strategically to extract insights out of our platforms, provide world class delivery of strategy projects & workshops, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the robotics and automation landscape.
 

The Director – Boston Dynamics Consulting – works directly with external clients on paid engagements, operating with a high degree of independence. They will lead projects and oversee Senior Consultants, Consultant and Engineers in the delivery of engagements. They will support sales and business planning by building external relationships, managing client executive relationships, driving proposals and bids on projects, and acting as a thought leader. They will learn from and synthesize insights from our product leaders and external experts to shape strategic direction, perform complex analysis, and develop planning recommendations for customers. Examples of projects Directors will help sell, structure, manage, and deliver include developing client-specific “roadmap to humanoids”, doing operations assessments & gap analyses, running VIGOR (Vision, Investment, Governance, Operational Readiness, and Resourcing) workshops to improve positive outcomes from adopting dynamic systems, business case development, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project engagements and own customer relationships to ensure successful delivery of strategy and technical engagements, and to source follow-on engagements
   

• Source and structure responses to proposals and bids for Boston Dynamics Consulting engagements
   

• Become a trusted advisor to external customers and manage a project team to deliver client projects around the strategy or implementation of robotics & intelligence solutions.
   

• Lead strategic analysis efforts on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive positioning to support customer decision-making.
   

• Develop and refine business cases, scenario plans, and models to evaluate key opportunities and investments.
   

• Translate complex data and insights into compelling executive-level presentations and planning documents, and develop more junior resources in their ability to deliver these engagements.
   

• Provide ongoing project management around complex engineering and strategy engagements.
   

• Structure & lead workshops for clients.
   

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to building best practices within the strategic planning function.

Core Competencies

• Sales & Relationship Building

  • Builds strong relationships with customer executives to ensure successful team delivery of engagements, source expansion work inside of customers, and bring on new customer engagements
     

• Execution

  • Analyzes, prioritizes, and manages the delivery on the varying aspects of the role, knows and/or follows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, and to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
     

• Collaboration

  • Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives through effective communication that understands the unique needs of different audiences.
     

• Innovation

  • Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful, anticipates and adopts innovations in business, operations, and technology applications.
     

• Adaptability

  • Adapts and pivots in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations, and to move forward productively and optimistically under conditions of change and ambiguity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of business strategy, market research, and competitive analysis.
   

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficiency in financial modeling and business case development.
   

• Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
   

• Ability to work independently and handle complex, ambiguous problems with structured thinking.
   

• Excellent storytelling and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions.
   

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
   

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or related field; MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
   

• 20+ years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, management consulting, or business development.
   

• Experience leading programs and client executive relationships in cross-functional environments.
  
  We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. We are growing rapidly, building a commercial company that delivers cutting edge technology and solutions to our customers from industrial applications to logistics and warehouse solutions.
  
  The pay range for this position is between $191,399 to $275,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.