Technical Program Manager, PMO AI & Product Software (Contract)

About the role

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is at the center of the company's efforts, responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from every corner of the company—vehicle development, software engineering, manufacturing, and operations—to deliver on the ambitious milestones that pave our path to launching a revolutionary autonomous mobility service.

This is a 6-month contract role for early-career talent who have a history of high performance in academic and project work and are eager to apply their skills to complex, real-world challenges. You will be given concrete, well-defined projects that allow you to make a real impact from the start. This role is an on-site position requiring work from the office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• 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 critical initiatives are aligned and on track.
• Improve Our Processes: Identify opportunities for process automation and tooling improvements, building 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: Demonstrated ability to go deep into a topic you are passionate about, whether through academic projects, personal hobbies, or side hustles.
• A Builder's Mindset: Experience shipping tangible projects, such as student engineering competitions (e.g., FSAE) or hackathon products.
• A Knack for Collaboration: Experience improving teamwork, such as adjusting collaboration methods during challenges or establishing new communication routines for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related discipline).
• Demonstrated passion for learning and high potential for growth.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and show initiative.
• 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).

Pay

$37-43/hour. This is a contract position, and employment 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.