Manager, Technical Program Management, AI & Autonomy - PMO

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 $286,000. 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.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] 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.