Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop SDMA Technical Program Managers to meet evolving company needs
• Advocate for the SDMA TPM team
• Strategically define hiring plans to support key department work streams
• Manage and allocate team resources based on business priorities
• Identify opportunities to increase the value and effectiveness of the SDMA team
• Establish close collaboration and build trusting relationships with senior leaders from cross-functional teams including hardware, software, vehicle engineering, operations, human factors, program management office, legal, and safety policy. 
• Lean on the partnership with peer teams to define and plan milestone workstreams, develop program schedules, flag risks, estimate and manage budgets, ensure timely and high-quality program execution, and clearly communicate on-going progress.  
• Manage department quarterly planning and progress tracking
• Represent the SDMA System Safety team at key program review meetings

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management role in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity is seen as opportunities
• 3+ years of people management experience developing high-performing teams
• Possesses excellent EQ with an empathetic communication style that fosters connection, collaboration and motivation
• Working-level knowledge of system safety and/or systems engineering
• Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects
• Collaborative team player with strong written and in-person communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Working experience in automotive industry or the autonomous driving technology industry
• Experience with safety critical systems
• Familiarity with applicable industry safety standards such as MIL-STD-882, ISO 26262, ISO 21448 PAS, etc.