Manager, Safety Clearance Program Management

United States·Foster CityFull-timemid

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Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.

Oversee and manage the end-to-end SDMA clearance process, ensuring all program stages are executed efficiently while ensuring scalable and robust processes are implemented as the company expands

Lead a team of Technical Program Managers, providing guidance and support for multiple concurrent clearance programs, including live service, early milestone, and clearance

Develop and drive program schedules, milestones, and deliverables related to the safety and clearance of our autonomous robotaxi

Serve as the primary point of contact for all clearance-related activities, facilitating communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams

Define and manage the scope and timeline for the various clearance activities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the clearance programs while managing dependencies across various teams

Report on program status, risks, and progress to senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and timelines

At least 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of shipping complex, safety-critical systems

Experience managing and leading teams of program managers or technical leads

BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Comprehensive knowledge of complex hardware and software development lifecycles

Experience in program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

Experience with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 or other safety-related standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178C)

Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry

Familiarity with systems engineering and requirements management

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.