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Zoox is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager, Robot Platform — a full-time, based in Foster City, CA role. Apply directly on Zoox's careers page below.

Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform

Team: PMO

Location: Foster City, CA

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Salary:

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.

The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform 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 work closely with hardware, firmware, software, safety, operations, manufacturing and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. The right candidate will have experience with complex HW/SW systems engineering and integration, and with leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious programs.

In this role, you will:

Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes
Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals
Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target
Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations

Qualications:

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches

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

Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment

Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, 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:

Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalation.

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 accommodations@zoox.com 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.

Senior Technical Program Manager, Robot Platform

Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform

In this role, you will:

Qualications:

Bonus Qualifications:

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