Zoox’s Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy software TPM team. As the senior manager of our autonomy software TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the autonomy software organization (Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, Planning & Control, Autonomy V&V, and Collision Avoidance System) towards delivering Zoox’s needs. You will be responsible for a team of senior TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
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 TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
Set the program management direction for the autonomy software TPM team, and iterate on our development processes
Work with autonomy software 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 teams
Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrixes, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
Experience managing through other managers.
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
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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.
