The Electrical Architecture team at Zoox delivers system design and electrical architectures required to achieve a high level of system reliability on vehicles.
As the Vehicle System Integration Technical Program Manager (TPM) you will develop the electrical architecture roadmaps through Zooxs configuration management tool identify the required workload required for execution align timeline with stakeholders and download customers identify roadblocks (related to timing resources or missing inputs) escalate issue for reconciliation and finally support the tasks owners on the execution progress providing weekly status on program management forums. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring constant communication with firmware hardware product and mission planning teams.
One key task is to propagate lessons learned among these teams to improve efficiency and execution of subsequent development phases.
In this role you will:
Coordinate the Vehicle Electrical Architecture timing plan and delivery with thought and energetic leadership including supporting architecture alignment hardware requirements definition development software/firmware stakeholder needs electrical architecture validation electrical architecture integration cross-functional alignment and company-wide communication.
This will be done in close partnership with the technical leads and other core team members across multiple departments.
Work with cross-functional teams and other program managers to gain alignment with the delivery plan and drive accountability to execute the plan. Raise awareness and escalate risks to delivery.
Work with department leaders to translate the top-down corporate milestones into detailed product roadmaps timelines and deliverables
Maintain electrical architecture design documents assets control and drive communication channels that ensure every team member understands what they need to deliver.
Work with component owners organizations to ensure the Electrical Architecture definitions align with component development plans as well that delivered parts support the Electrical architecture verification and validation activities.
Work with all relevant departments as needed to ensure the successful delivery of our goals including the Program Management Office SW/FW teams HW teams safety teams and vehicle manufacturing teams. Drive accountability
Provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status issues/risks and accomplishments in writing and via presentations.
Facilitate non-technical conversations (and technical ones as needed) align team perspectives and support the development of options matrices to help the cross-functional program team make the right decisions
Bring a disciplined business and meeting cadence to the program ensuring agendas are set for critical topics to be discussed at each meeting
Lead the continuous improvement of development processes.
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent experience
At least 10 years of work experience and at least 5 of those in program management
Experience with vehicle electrical systems development and HW/SW integration
Proficiency in using tools and process required to manage complex projects (i.e. Agile JIRA Smartsheet).
Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects
Understands and deals well with rapid design cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver
Bonus Qualifications
Experience working in the automotive industry or prior experience developing Automotive Electrical Architectures or Automotive Electrical Systems
Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across functions and departments
Demonstrated leadership in scaling Agile across technical programs.
$197000 - $245000 a year
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 candidates 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.
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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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