Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Software

2 Years ago • 8 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $172,000 PA - $273,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is seeking a Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive their autonomous mobility solution. The TPM will collaborate with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to translate corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, identifying milestones, flagging risks, estimating budgets, and communicating progress. The role involves understanding and modifying product configurations, creating technical presentations, assessing system needs, demonstrating and deploying engineering products, and collaborating with Finance on resource requirements. This position requires a deep familiarity with development processes and a strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or consulting
  • Familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
  • Strong track record managing complex cross-functional projects
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Ability to maintain big picture focus and communicate clearly
Good to have:
  • BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
Perks:
  • Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Job Details

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

Please note, below are general requirements relevant to all of our software TPM openings. We are hiring many TPMs within our software org, to work with teams like Motion Planning & Control, Simulation, Localization, Mapping etc. Your specific skillset will be matched with the appropriate internal team.

In this role, you will:

    • Understand, plan and modify product configurations to meet downstream consumer teams needs
    • Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
    • Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teamsConfer with engineers and consumer teams to assess systems needs and requirements
    • Demonstrate, test, and deploy engineering product initiatives
    • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and Finance team in order to define and track resource requirements (headcount and budget)
    • Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Qualifications

    • BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
    • At least 8 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
    • Deep familiarity with software, hardware, or automotive development processes
    • Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects
    • Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
    • An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
 
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.

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Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

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