Full-Time
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager
Milestone Execution
Zoox
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles
Compensation Overview
$197k - $273k/yr
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Mateo, CA, USA
In Person
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of an engineering degree
- At least 8 years of experience in engineering or program management with a focus on product launches and/or validation and testing
- Proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
- Experience with automotive or aerospace processes, OR have experience with test platforms, simulation, autonomous vehicles, OR verification & validation (V&V) disciplines
- Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
- Ability to concisely and effectively communicate at the senior executive level of the organization
- Lead the execution of a ZR (Zoox Release) company product/service milestone, which will include establishing a milestone execution test strategy and feature lock working with partner functional teams like systems engineering, vehicle engineering, software development, and manufacturing operations.
- Define KPIs and other methods to measure milestone success metrics that best translate progress toward business goals - you will also drive getting appropriate buy-offs on these metrics in executive decision forums.
- Provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders (functional engineering mgmt, engineering leadership, & executive leadership) in various company tracking and decision-making forums (Command Center, ZPR, Weekly All Hands) on ZR program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
- Have a strong understanding of one or more of these areas - vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, systems engineering, and operations teams to burn down issues and flag issues to ensure there is an appropriate handoff to the right team and issues blocking a ZR release have the appropriate amount of attention within the organization.
- Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
- Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
- Experience with developing and scaling strategies, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations
Zoox focuses on creating a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service designed specifically for urban transportation. Unlike other companies that modify existing vehicles for self-driving capabilities, Zoox has engineered its own vehicle from the ground up, optimizing it for safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The vehicle features advanced sensors, cameras, and AI systems that allow it to navigate complex city environments. It has a spacious interior that accommodates up to four passengers, ensuring a pleasant ride experience. Safety is paramount, with rigorous testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies to meet high safety standards. Additionally, Zoox's vehicles are fully electric, promoting sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company also develops a user-friendly ride-hailing platform that uses data analytics to improve routing and reduce wait times. Zoox aims to enhance urban mobility while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Resorts World Las Vegas enhances Zoox's brand in hospitality-driven mobility.
- Zoox's electric vehicles align with global sustainability trends, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Amazon's investment provides Zoox with resources and technological synergies for development.
What critics are saying
- Zoox's recent recall due to a software glitch may impact consumer trust.
- Amazon's internal restructuring could affect Zoox's operational stability and resources.
- Pressure to deliver flawless service at Resorts World Las Vegas increases reputational risk.
What makes Zoox unique
- Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
- Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
- Zoox integrates hospitality and mobility, partnering with Resorts World Las Vegas for robotaxi service.
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↓ -1%In a major milestone for the evolution of hospitality-led transport, Zoox has been named the official robotaxi partner of Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords), bringing its fully autonomous, purpose-built electric vehicles directly to one of the city’s most prominent luxury resorts. What was once a conceptual aspiration for hotel groups like Accor—which in 2021 envisioned branded autonomous pods gliding along urban lanes—has now arrived on the Las Vegas Strip.This is no mere transportation contract. It’s the commercial realization of a vision long in the making: integrating hospitality, mobility and guest experience into a seamless, branded journey.Hospitality on the moveBack in 2021, Accor partnered with Citroën and JCDecaux on the Urban Collectif, proposing a fleet of branded electric pods including the Sofitel En Voyage and Pullman Power Fitness. These were imagined as mobile extensions of hotel brands—offering transport, wellness and even advertising utility in motion. Get a dose of digital travel in your inbox each day
Zoox is moving closer to rolling out its robotaxi service in Las Vegas after partnering with a north Strip resort and moving on from a crash involving one of its self-driving vehicles.
Zoox on May 6 announced a recall of automated driving systems (ADS) equipped with software versions released prior to April 17 that had previously been in 270 vehicles.
Amazon’s devices unit is reportedly building a new team that is focused on inventing “breakthrough” consumer products and creating “entirely new product categories.”The ZeroOne team is led by Microsoft veteran J Allard, who helped create that company’s Xbox; has members in Seattle, San Francisco and Sunnyvale, California; and includes staffers who were previously with Amazon’s business units that developed Alexa voice assistant, Luna cloud gaming service and Halo sleep tracker, CNBC reported Thursday (May 29).In job postings, Amazon has said that the team’s projects include a new smart home product, according to the report.“You’ll be part of a team that embraces design thinking, rapid experimentation, and building to learn,” one job posting said, per the report. “If you’re excited about working in small, nimble teams to create entirely new product categories and thrive in the ambiguity of breakthrough innovation, we want to talk with you.”An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC that Allard is overseeing ZeroOne, but did not provide details on the group’s work, according to the report.This report came about two weeks after Amazon cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. That unit is responsible for the Kindle eReader, Echo smart home devices, Zoox robotaxi and Alexa.An Amazon spokesperson told Reuters at the time: “As part of our ongoing work to make our teams and programs operate more efficiently, and to better align with our product roadmap, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles.”In February, Panos Panay, head of Amazon’s devices and services division, told CNN that the company is preparing to release a “constellation” of devices powered by artificial intelligence.“You can imagine … a constellation of devices that has to come together to make it a better experience,” Panay said.CNN reported that Panay didn’t say what devices might be included in that group. It added that Amazon has started to add AI to some of its devices, including Ring security cameras, Eero Wi-Fi routers and Echo smart speakers. The company also offers smart glasses, smart rings and fitness trackers
Zoox has announced a partnership with Resorts World Las Vegas, the first official agreement between a robotaxi provider and a Vegas resort property.