Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will support our High-Voltage Battery program within the Vehicle Engineering Powertrain team. Your role involves collaborating with our supplier partners to achieve our vehicle and company program milestones. You will work closely with engineers and suppliers to establish timelines for deliverables, identify and escalate risks, and develop mitigation plans. Additionally, you will assist with budget planning activities and effectively communicate progress to vehicle development management and the executive team. The TPM enhances the efficiency of the engineering team and focuses on improving processes to ensure that work is completed effectively.
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 $179,000 to $224,000. 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.
In this role, you will:
You will communicate challenges and identify program risks while proactively developing mitigation plans in collaboration with the engineering teamYou will develop schedules based on company milestones and ensure that projects remain on trackYou will collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, as well as interface with suppliers and contract manufacturers, to resolve open questions and align expectations for timely deliveryYou will establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments, and present them to the executive teamYou will lead change management process coordination with all stakeholdersYou will prepare and track a department budget forecast and reconcile with expensesQualifications
BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experienceAt least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in high voltage battery engineering and over 5 years in program managementFamiliarity with electrical hardware product development and manufacturing processes, and demonstrated delivery of components with engineering design and development partnersProven track record in managing complex cross-functional projectsProficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. JIRA, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM)