Lead Technical Programs Manager — AI & Robotics

Wayve Technologies Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs across AI, software, robotics, and data operations. You will turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive delivery, manage risk, and align execution with business goals.

The role spans robotics, evaluation & validation, AI platform, and data operations within a hybrid London office environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi‑team software programs, a strong technical background, and a strategic, collaborative

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex, multi-team software or technology programs.
• Comfortable working with engineers on modern software, ML and robotics stacks.
• Reason about how parts of a complex system fit together.
• Stays neutral and adapts under pressure in ambiguous situations.
• Skilled at planning, prioritising, risk and dependency management.
• Clear and concise communication; keeps teams aligned.
• Collaborative leader who influences without authority.
• Strategic thinker who focuses on outcomes and impact.
• Growth-minded and open to feedback.
• Engineering/CS background and Jira proficiency are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery: own lifecycle and improve delivery outcomes.
• Boost efficiency: identify bottlenecks and improve tooling.
• Enable cross-team collaboration: align across teams with clear goals.
• Manage risk proactively and mitigates timelines impact.
• Keep stakeholders aligned and deliver on commitments.
• Align programs with Wayve's strategic priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement and retros.

Skills

Bias for action

Technical acumen

Systems thinking

Calm under pressure

Project management

Clear communication

Collaborative leadership

Strategic thinking

Product minded

Growth mindset

Education

Engineering or CS degree / engineer experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Wayve is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs across AI, software, robotics, and data operations. You will turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive delivery, manage risk, and align execution with business goals.

The role spans robotics, evaluation & validation, AI platform, and data operations within a hybrid London office environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi‑team software programs, a strong technical background, and a strategic, collaborative