Senior Manager, Technical Program Management – Autonomy Software
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 228000 - 349000
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Zooxs Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy software TPM the senior manager of our autonomy software TPM team you will partner with management on strategy roadmapping improvement of our development & release processes and guidance of the autonomy software organization (Perception Prediction & Behavioral ML Planning & Control Autonomy V&V and Collision Avoidance System) towards delivering Zooxs needs. You will be responsible for a team of senior TPMs and handle performance mentoring career growth retention and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules identify milestones flag risks estimate budgets and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
In this role you will
- Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
- Set the program management direction for the autonomy software TPM team and iterate on our development processes
- Work with autonomy software 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
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in computer science engineering or equivalent job experience
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering program management or management consulting
- At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
- Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts risk matrixes Smartsheet JIRA etc.)
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear well-structured and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML autonomous vehicles computer vision large language models reinforcement learning simulation and/or automotive or aerospace processes
- Experience with developing and scaling strategy processes plans procedures reporting and handling escalations
- Experience managing through other managers.
Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $228000 to $349000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location job-related knowledge skills and experience.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
