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Director of Robotics Operations
Robotics and IoT - Gambia - HybridAbout the Role
Coders Clutch AI's/Robotics team (Clutch Mind AI) is enabling the future of physical AI by building the most advanced data collection and annotation programs in the industry. We are hiring a Director of Robotics Operations to lead these efforts end-to-end—from onsite lab operations to managing distributed contributor networks and downstream annotation workflows.What You'll Do
- Own and scale the full operations lifecycle for robotics data collection—from onsite physical setups to distributed contractor management
- Lead a diverse team including Site Operations Leads, Strategic Project Leads, Engagement Managers, and Program Managers
- Manage large networks of independent contributors across the globe to execute high-volume data collection at scale
- Build and operationalize high-throughput, high-quality workflows across robotics programs
- Collaborate closely with Robotics Field Engineers, who are technical stakeholders responsible for hardware deployment
- Partner cross-functionally with Go-To-Market, Engineering, and Solutions teams
- Define and own key performance indicators (KPIs), including throughput, yield, cost per hour of data, and turnaround times
- Solve operational bottlenecks and scale infrastructure to support rapid growth
You Have
Experience & Leadership
- 10+ years of experience in operations, logistics, robotics, or related fields
- Proven track record leading large, cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage and scale hybrid workforces—both full-time staff and distributed independent contractors
- Experience building and running on-site physical operations (labs, field sites, or hardware-intensive environments)
- Proven success in high-complexity program execution and cross-functional collaboration
Skills & Capabilities
- Experience managing highly technical operational workflows with both hardware and software in the loop
- Technical fluency and a data-driven mindset; comfort working with SQL or Python is a strong plus
- Experience operating in international markets, especially LATAM, including field deployments, compliance, and vendor management
- Strong systems thinking, process design, and problem-solving skills
- High operational rigor and a drive for continuous improvement
- A track record of operational output excellence
Nice To Have
- Experience in robotics, AV testing, or large-scale data annotation programs
- Familiarity with fleet management, compliance frameworks, or automation workflows
- Experience optimizing a global workforce with onshore and offshore operations