Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Software

United States·Foster CityFull-timesenior

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Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a technical program manager,

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OtherProgram ManagerStaff Technical Program ManagerProject & Program Management

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.

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

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