Manager, Technical Program Management - Artificial Intelligence

About the role

Zoox’s Autonomy Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. The role involves partnering with management on strategy, roadmapping, improving development & release processes, and guiding the perception team towards delivering Zoox’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, and improvement of development & release processes
• Guide the perception team towards delivering Zoox’s needs
• Manage a team of TPMs, handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring
• Work with autonomy and perception software department leaders to translate corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Create and deliver technical presentations explaining 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 autonomy 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 provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Perception, 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

Pay

$215,000 - $278,000 a year Base Salary Range

Schedule

Full-time