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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, sensors, autonomy, 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 hardware and software 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.