Senior Technical Program Manager

Zoox

2600

Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-10-20

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

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.

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch and beyond.

Our program managers contribute to the end-to-end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. PMO has teams focusing on AI & Autonomy, Robot Platform Development, Testing & Performance, and Service/Product readiness. All roles are deeply cross-functional, collaborative, and interdisciplinary.

The Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) on PMO is a seasoned program management expert and cross-functional leader that will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. This person will help develop and roll out frameworks to our multidisciplinary teams, working closely with software and hardware engineering leaders, workstream TPMs, and other leaders within the PMO to bring structure, traceability, and scalable processes to accelerate towards our company goals.

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.

Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Partner with department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product road maps, timelines, and deliverables

Lead cross-functional teams to define and then track resource requirements (headcount and budget) as inputs to finance

Comfortable leading in a gray space and enabling teams to deliver tangible results

Lead process and regular program meetings

Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively ensure that risk-mitigating actions are ongoing within the functional teams

Influence key decisions by working cross-functionally across engineering, finance, and strategy to reach the right conclusions

Define KPIs and other methods to measure metrics that best translate progress toward goals

Lead execution of milestones and take it across the finish line with all stakeholders

Effective prioritization and delegation to de-risk and enable tactical and strategic decision-making

Maintaining a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, clearance process, and test operations

Be the key interface with stakeholders and leadership

Exercise judgment and discretion to develop solutions to remove obstacles and redefine approaches

Ensure program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target

Qualifications

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches and /or validation and testing

Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end

Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Bonus Qualifications

PMP or equivalent

Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired

Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations

Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments

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 $180,000 to $265,000. 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.

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