Manager, Technical Program Management — Software Systems

Zoox

Foster City, CA

Full Time

Director

225k-273k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical and managerial skills to deliver high-impact results
Guide the professional development of team members
Work with Software Systems 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

Requirements

BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
5+ years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
Deep familiarity with software development processes and proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (e.g., Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, JIRA)
An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience

Nice to Have

Shipped software products to market in production automobiles, aircraft, robotics, spacecraft or other systems that require safety-critical software
Familiarity with embedded systems and ECU architecture in complex systems such as robots, automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft
Experience with reliability engineering or related systems engineering fields
Experience with large scale cloud computing

Qualifications

Relevant years of experience in technical program management and leadership roles

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary range of $225,000 - $273,000 annually, depending on experience and location
Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Potential sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits including paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance

Working at Zoox

Zoox is committed to building a diverse team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills, recognizing that diverse perspectives foster innovation. The company values fast-moving, highly execution-oriented teams and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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