Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager, Telematics

At Zoox, you’ll collaborate with a world-class team with diverse backgrounds in areas such as AI, robotics, machine learning, controls, computer vision, simulation, design, and automated testing. You will be challenged to rethink what it means for hardware design to develop a purpose-built vehicle that drives itself. Working at a startup gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and make a big difference in the final product.

As a technical program manager on our Telematics team, you will work with a highly cross-functional team including hardware, software, vehicle integration, and program management. You will lead and support the execution and implementation of Telematics systems that enable vehicle communications across multiple radio modalities, including LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS and others. You will develop project schedules to meet company milestones, align and track the team to intermediate checkpoints, gates, and milestones, identify and raise awareness of risks, and clearly communicate ongoing progress. As the end-to-end owner for this system of products, you will drive numerous cross-functional topics to conclusion, even if the locus of activity and discussion fall outside of the hardware world

In this Role, You will:

• Work with team/department leads to translate milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define and track resource allocations
• Define the deliverables: Align each team on the requirements for each milestone and define the benchmark for completing them
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
• Resolve or escalate issues: As issues arise, collaborate with the team to find a solution or mitigation
• Support key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, product, and strategy to reach the right conclusions
• Maintain the team’s focus by minimizing distractions and identifying and mitigating hurdles

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with RF technologies including LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, and others
• 8+ years of experience in leading engineering teams and/or program management. Track record in managing complex, cross-functional hardware projects.
• Hands-on experience with project management/reporting tools (i.e., SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)
• Ability to communicate clearly, lead by influence, and build strong relationships with team members and leadership

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in both hardware & software development projects
• Experience in leading projects from concept to production
• Hands-on experience working with suppliers

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.

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.