Senior Technical Program Manager, EE Systems

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Program Management • $160,000 PA - $245,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive the development of vehicle platform sensors and compute analysis requirements for their autonomous mobility solution. The role involves working cross-functionally across hardware, software, and safety teams to translate high-level strategy into tactical plans, develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders. The candidate will ensure engineering groups are coordinated, on track, and within budget to meet corporate milestones. Proven technical skills in data and analysis are required to balance priorities and drive execution, with successful candidates demonstrating ownership and team empowerment in a dynamic environment.

Must have:

Translate corporate strategy into product roadmaps
Provide clear and concise communications
Define and track resource requirements
Ensure team understanding of deliverables
Develop standard program status reports
Proactively mitigate risks
BS degree in Engineering or Science
8+ years of technical program management experience
Working knowledge of system safety/engineering processes
Proven track record managing complex cross-functional projects

Good to have:

Experience with safety-critical systems
Automotive or autonomous driving industry experience
Familiarity with safety standards (MIL-STD-882, ISO 26262, ISO 21448 PAS)

Perks:

Paid time off (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
Life insurance

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Job Details

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack, autonomous mobility solution for cities. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager who will help us unlock this future by driving the development of vehicle platform sensors and compute analysis requirements.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will work cross-functionally across hardware, software, and safety teams to decompose high-level strategy into tactical plans at the engineering team level. You will develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress to relevant stakeholders. You will ensure all engineering groups understand their priorities and are coordinated, on track, and on budget to deliver our corporate milestones.

Candidates should have proven technical skills in data and analysis that they can leverage to balance competing priorities and drive execution. Successful candidates can demonstrate intrinsic ownership of their projects while empowering their team in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will:

Translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, dashboards, and deliverables
Provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to the appropriate audience
You will define and track resource requirements (headcount and budget) with cross-functional leaders and finance teams
Ensure every team understands what they need to deliver at all times, and define and manage processes and regular meetings
Develop standard reports that concisely and effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, and accomplishments to key stakeholders
Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively mitigated, and retire risks with engineering teams

Responsibilities

BS degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline
At least 8 + years of experience in technical program management
Working-level knowledge of system safety and/or systems engineering process
Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects

Bonus Qualifications

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

$160,000 - $245,000 a year

Base Salary Range

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.

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.