Technical Program Manager, HW Systems and Safety

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, bringing a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you’ll tackle massively complex problems alongside passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge.

About the role

We’re searching for a Technical Program Manager, HW Systems and Safety. In this role, you will:

• Manage and be accountable for complex Hardware Systems and Safety programs through the full product lifecycle at a large scale.
• Consolidate input from a wide variety of functional teams and cross-functional initiatives, including hardware and software engineering, manufacturing and production planning, legal and regulatory compliance, safety and security, business and commercial development, finance, supply chain, and operations.
• Establish project plans, milestones, and priorities that align with product development milestones.
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track status and communicate key project metrics to the broader organization.
• Identify, catalog, and report on risks to integration programs across multiple teams. Manage burndown of these risks through the program lifecycle.
• Proactively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to address roadblocks.
• Represent the HW Systems and Safety organization in program meetings to provide updates on project status, including highlighting risks and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps.
• Support the change management process and collaborate with fellow TPMs cross-functionally on change approval and implementations.
• Utilize analytical skills to identify opportunities and implement improvements within the HW Systems and Safety team.
• Understand technical implementation at the system level and propose alternatives when necessary, ask questions that clarify priorities, and push the team to be effective.
• Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities, and drive results.

Requirements

• Based at an Aurora office in Pittsburgh, PA or San Francisco / Mountain View, CA in support of our mission-first policy. Ability to travel.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of program management experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability.
• Experience developing hardware through a defined Product Development Process with Stage Gates.
• Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences at all levels, from line engineers to partners to C-level executives.
• Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks. Prior experience in engineering roles as an individual contributor is a plus.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve project management-related issues.
• Hands-on experience using project management tools to execute and manage projects.
• Experience using AI tools within a business setting to solve problems and improve productivity.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $135,000–$220,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Schedule

Aurora operates in a hybrid work environment where employees are in the office at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora.