Manager, Technical Program Management, AI & Autonomy - PMO
Job Summary
Job Description
Zoox is seeking a Manager, Technical Program Management, AI & Autonomy - PMO. In this role, you will lead an experienced team of TPMs, leveraging technical and managerial skills to deliver high-impact results while growing the team. You will own AI & autonomy deliverables for the corporate roadmap, translating top-down corporate strategy into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. The position involves driving quarterly planning, improving product development processes, representing the team in cross-departmental forums and executive meetings, and maintaining a strong technical understanding of autonomy software, vehicle platform, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations. The ideal candidate has a BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years in engineering, program management, or management consulting, and at least 2 years of experience managing technical program managers. Success in leading complex, cross-functional software development programs and comfort leading through ambiguity are essential. Excellent communication skills are a must.
Must have:
- BS or MS degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in engineering, program management, or consulting
- 2+ years managing technical program managers
- Led complex software development programs
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity
- Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
- Experience with autonomous vehicles or safety-critical systems
- Experience scaling engineering/operational processes
- Experience in a high-growth company
Perks:
- Paid time off
- Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
- Amazon Restricted Stock Units
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
3 skills required
Job Details
In this role, you will:
- Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the team with new hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
- Own AI & autonomy deliverables for the corporate roadmap
- Translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables. Build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target.
- Drive quarterly planning activities and iterative improvement to Zoox’s product development process
- Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
- Maintain a strong technical understanding of our autonomy software, vehicle platform, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- At least 2 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
- Success in leading complex, cross-functional software development programs from start to finish
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with autonomous vehicles or other complex, safety-critical systems
- Experience with developing from scratch and scaling engineering or operational processes
- Experience in a high-growth company
Compensation:
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $197,000 to $273,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.
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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About The Company
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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