Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Senior Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USA$213k - $295k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting focused on product launches.
Experience driving complex software/hardware integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end.
Ability to lead through ambiguity and enable teams to perform in that environment.
Proficiency with tools or processes for managing complex projects, such as Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, and Jira.
Ability to create visualizations of key performance indicators and program risks, with strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with department managers to translate corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
Influence key decisions across hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach effective outcomes.
Establish standard reports that communicate program status, issues, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders.
Define and develop key performance indicators and other methods to measure performance and progress toward goals.
Align program goals with business objectives and maintain momentum among cross-functional technical program managers and workstreams to deliver on time and on target.
Maintain a strong technical understanding of vehicle platforms, the software lifecycle, the safety clearance process, and test operations.

Desired Qualifications

Project Management Professional certification or equivalent.
Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes.
Experience developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, and reporting, and handling escalations.

Salary Range: 213000 to 295000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform on PMO is a seasoned program management expert and cross-functional leader that will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. This person will work closely with hardware, firmware, sensors, autonomy, software, safety, operations, manufacturing and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. The right candidate will have experience with complex HW/SW systems engineering and integration, and with leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious programs.

In this role, you will:

Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables

Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across hardware and software engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes

Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals

Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target

Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations

Qualications:

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches

Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end

Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment

Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Bonus Qualifications:

Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalation

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

About the Company

Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2014

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