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# Programme Manager – NEURA Research Programme (human) at Neura Robotics

- **Company:** [Neura Robotics](https://feeny.ai/companies/neura-robotics)
- **Location:** Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neura-robotics-gmbh/3bc7be1e-71a7-42df-9421-c403506c20e2

## Job description

## About the role

As Programme Manager, you own the research projects under the NEURA research programme end to end and translate NEURA's business objectives into the deliverables each project commits to. You align with the teams that receive the project outcomes and make sure results are delivered on time, on budget and implemented so that NEURA can turn them into new products. You act as single point of contact for the partners and for the internal teams. The programme funds universities, research institutes and startups across Europe. Each project runs for 12 to 18 months with up to EUR 500,000 in funding. The projects build Physical AI capabilities on our cognitive service robot MiPA in Health Care, Retail and Hospitality. You coordinate the funded projects from kick-off to final hand-over, including reporting, ensuring final adoption, and making sure insights drive the company roadmap and following programmes. You report to the Head of Business Unit MiPA.

## Your responsibilities

- Act as the single point of contact for all funded projects and manage all interfaces between external project leads and internal NEURA teams
- Run project kick-offs and set up cooperation agreements, milestones and reporting cycles with each grantee, together with Legal and Finance
- Track progress, budgets and deliverables across the full project portfolio; anticipate risks early, develop mitigation plans (incl. owners, impact and priority) and ensure corrective actions are deployed
- Coordinate NEURA's contributions to the projects – MiPA robots, robotic hands, Gym access time and Neuraverse access – including delivery, scheduling and technical onboarding
- Own the operating model: weekly execution review, monthly management review with milestone tracking, reporting for the NEURA Research Board; be the source of truth and provide visibility for decisions and information
- Connect project results with NEURA's product and engineering teams so that skills, data and software flow into the Neuraverse and the MiPA roadmap
- Manage IP, publication and dissemination topics in line with the cooperation agreements
- Build the programme community: partner events, demo days and showcases at trade fairs and conferences
- Improve programme processes and tools based on lessons learned, and help prepare the next call

## Your profile

Must have

- University degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences or business, or a comparable qualification
- At least 8 years of experience managing research, funding or innovation programmes with several partners, ideally in robotics, AI or another technology field
- Hands-on experience with project controlling: milestones, budgets, reporting and risk management across a portfolio of projects
- Good technical understanding of robotics and AI, enough to discuss work plans and results with researchers and engineers as an equal
- Confident communicator who brings universities, startups and corporate teams to one table and keeps commitments on track
- Fluent English, written and spoken

## Nice to have

- Experience with public funding schemes (e.g. Horizon Europe, BMBF/BMFTR, state programmes) or industry–academia cooperations
- Knowledge of cooperation agreements, IP and publication rules in research projects
- Background in Health Care, Retail or Hospitality
- German language skills

## What we offer

- A visible key role in one of Europe's largest industry-funded Physical AI research programmes, with direct access to leading universities, institutes and startups
- Close cooperation with management and the NEURA Research Board, with short decision paths
- Hands-on work with MiPA, the Neuraverse and the NEURA Gym, right where research turns into products
- Room to shape the programme and the next calls
- Flexible working hours and the option of partial remote work
- An international team in a fast-growing robotics company

## Key facts and how to apply

Location: Metzingen, Germany (hybrid) Start: As soon as possible, ideally before the first projects start in December 2026 Contract: Full-time, permanent Reports to: Head of Business Unit MiPA

Please send your CV and a short cover letter, including your salary expectations and earliest start date, via our careers page.

## About Neura Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots that see, hear, feel, and learn, designed to work alongside humans in industrial, service, and household settings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C — raised up to $1.4 billion as of 2025/2026)
- **Headquarters**: Metzingen, Germany (with offices in Bielefeld and Munich, and US locations in preparation)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: David Reger

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cognitive Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B (industrial clients, integrators, strategic partners); also B2C via household robots like MiPA
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We serve humanity by creating robots that give people back their time for what matters most. Our mission is to expand human potential through cognitive robotics that work safely alongside us."

## Products & Services
- **4NE1**: Production-ready humanoid robot designed for industrial workflows and everyday assistance, powered by proprietary AI (AURA). Built for mass production.
- **MAiRA (Multi-sensing Intelligent Robotic Assistant)**: The world's first cognitive robot arm — a collaborative robot that senses, responds, and adapts.
- **LARA (Lightweight Agile Robotic Assistant)**: Collaborative industrial robot for agile, lightweight automation tasks.
- **MiPA (My Intelligent Personal Assistant)**: Humanoid service and household robot for home assistance.
- **MAV (Multisensing Autonomous Vehicle)**: Mobile transport robot for logistics and material handling.
- **NEURA OmniSensor**: Proprietary sensor technology enabling robots to perceive their environment.
- **Neuraverse**: A global platform connecting robots, developers, and partners into a shared intelligence network where every deployment makes each robot smarter. Also serves as a marketplace for robotics applications.
- **NEURA Gyms**: Real-world training facilities where robots learn complex tasks in controlled environments to generate high-quality data for AI model validation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total investment >€100 million in 2023; Series C up to $1.4 billion (2025/2026); 2024 revenue in mid-double-digit million euros; 2025 target: triple-digit million euros
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lingotto Investment Management, BlueCrest Capital Management, InterAlpen Partners, Vsquared Ventures, HV Capital, Delta Electronics, C4 Ventures, Primepulse, L-Bank, Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Strategic partners include Qualcomm, Bosch, Schaeffler, NVIDIA, and AWS.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries (up from 300+ in 2024). Four of the world's ten largest robotics companies use NEURA's technology under their own brand. Deployed across Europe, US, China, and Japan. Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot (4NE1) launched.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full vertical integration**: Develops all software, hardware, and platform technologies in-house, giving full control over performance, safety, and reliability.
- **Cognitive robotics pioneer**: Coined the term "cognitive robotics" — robots that perceive, learn, and adapt in real-time, unlike traditional industrial robots.
- **Neuraverse platform**: World's first platform connecting cognitive robots into a shared intelligence network, creating a data moat as every deployment improves all robots.
- **White-label partnerships**: Four of the top 10 global robotics companies OEM NEURA's technology, creating deep industry lock-in.
- **Diverse product range**: From collaborative robot arms (MAiRA, LARA) to humanoids (4NE1, MiPA) and autonomous vehicles (MAV), covering industrial, service, and household use cases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling production**: Rapidly scaling robot production to meet growing demand, with Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot.
- **Expanding the Neuraverse**: Building the world's largest repository of real-world robotics data through shared learning across all deployed robots.
- **Global expansion**: Establishing US operations and strengthening presence in Japan and China.
- **B2B platform strategy**: Moving beyond hardware to become a platform company via the Neuraverse marketplace and NEURA Gyms.
- **Partnership ecosystem**: Deepening relationships with strategic partners like Bosch, Schaeffler, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AWS.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- **Flexibility**: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- **Team**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- **Growth & Development**: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- **Perks**: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- **Diversity**: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- **Application Process**: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.

## Sources
1. [neura-robotics.com](https://neura-robotics.com/)
2. [press.neura-robotics.com](https://press.neura-robotics.com/factsheet-neura-robotics-en/)
3. [neura-robotics.com/company-about-us](https://neura-robotics.com/company-about-us/)
4. [jobs.neura-robotics.com](https://jobs.neura-robotics.com/)
5. [neura-robotics.com/press](https://neura-robotics.com/press/)

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