Manager, Technical Program Management

Lever, Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 222,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Zoox seeks a Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a team coordinating sensor and compute hardware programs and transition them to high-volume serial manufacturing.

The role partners with hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance leaders to turn priorities into executable plans. You will define milestones, manage budgets, and drive risk mitigation across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.
• 5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.
• Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to translate priorities into product roadmaps, program schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness and ramp milestones.
• Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Plan and track headcount, budgets, and resources across teams; define ownership and dependencies.
• Define and maintain program management processes, rhythms, and decision forums.
• Identify risks early and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare decision points for leadership meetings with recommendations to resolve blockers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling & tracking

Risk management

Communicating complex info

Confidential info handling

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Gantt chart tools

Job description

As Manager, Technical Program Management, you will lead the team responsible for coordinating prototype sensor and compute hardware programs and supporting their transition to high-volume serial manufacturing. You will partner with leaders across hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance to turn strategic priorities into executable plans. Your team will maintain schedules, define milestones, track resources and budgets, identify risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

In this job, you will

• Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules, and defined deliverables.

• Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning, ramp milestones, and the resolution of issues that affect output.

• Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.

• Work with functional leaders and finance to plan and track headcount, budgets, and other program resources. Establish clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery expectations across participating teams.

• Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms, and decision forums.

• Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed to resolve blockers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.

• At least five years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.

• Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.

• Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving multiple functions.

• Experience supporting high-volume serial manufacturing.

• Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools, including schedule and Gantt chart management.

• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across disciplines.

• Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex program information clearly and concisely for different audiences.

• Experience handling confidential business and technical information with discretion.

$222,000 - $267,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.