Technical Program Manager, PMO AI & Product Software (Contract)
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 43
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is at the center of the companys efforts responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from every corner of the companyvehicle development software engineering manufacturing and operationsto deliver on the ambitious milestones that pave our path to launching a revolutionary autonomous mobility service.
We are excited to launch a new initiative to bring exceptional early-career talent into our PMO team. This is a role for those who have a history of high performance in their academic and project work and are eager to apply their skills to complex real-world challenges. While we hire for potential and rate of learning we are looking for individuals who have demonstrated the ability to perform at a high level regardless of their years of experience.
As a Technical Program Manager (6-month contract) you will be given concrete well-defined projects that will allow you to make a real impact from the start. This role is a unique opportunity to grow into a leader who can run improve and expand our program structures. Please note that this is an on-site role and requires working from the office five days per week.
In this Role You Will...
- Drive Clarity and Unity: Work independently to gather and analyze information from various teams to create unified program management templates helping to standardize how we track deliverables across different parts of the company.
- Structure for Success: Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and product to define structure and track key program deliverables ensuring that our most critical initiatives are aligned and on track.
- Improve Our Processes: Identify opportunities for process automation and tooling improvements. Youll have the chance to build better dashboards and tools that enhance program reporting and efficiency.
- Dive Deep into the Details: Engage with the technical details of our programs participating in the review process for project-level deliverables to ensure they meet our strategic intent.
- Communicate and Collaborate: Develop strong relationships with a wide range of teams learning how to communicate effectively and drive progress in a highly cross-functional environment.
Requirements
- Deep Passion for a Technical Subject: We love to see candidates who go deep into a topic they are passionate about whether its a school project a personal hobby or a side hustle. We want to hear you get into the details of what youve learned.
- A Builders Mindset: We are impressed by candidates who have tangible experience shipping projects that work. This could be through student engineering competitions such as FSAE or developing a product out of a hackathon.
- A Knack for Collaboration: We value people who make teams work better together. Were interested in your experience adjusting how your team collaborated during a challenge establishing a new communication routine for a club project or any other instance where you thoughtfully improved teamwork.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science Engineering Math Physics or a related discipline).
- A demonstrated passion for learning and a high potential for growth.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to work independently manage projects and show initiative.
- A deep curiosity and interest in autonomous vehicles robotics or complex software and hardware systems.
Bonus Qualifications
- Internship experience in a technology company program management or a related field.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira.
- Basic scripting or data analysis skills (e.g. Python SQL).
Compensation
$37-43/hour
This is a contract position and employment for this position will be through a vendor contracted with Zoox. The hourly pay range is posted and you will be eligible for a benefits package as offered by the vendor.
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.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- PMBOK
- PPM Tools
- Waterfall
- Project Server
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
