Manager, Technical Program Management

Front Door Defense; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Manager of Technical Program Management to lead programs spanning prototype sensor and compute hardware toward high-volume production. You will partner with hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance to turn priorities into executable plans.

Your team will manage schedules, milestones, resources, and risks while communicating progress to stakeholders and preparing leadership decisions.

Qualifications

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

• Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities into roadmaps, schedules, and deliverables.
• Oversee production readiness and ramp for high-volume serial manufacturing.
• Coordinate prototype-to-serial production transitions with engineering and manufacturing partners.
• Plan headcount and budgets with finance; define ownership and dependencies.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical program management

Budget planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Gantt charts

Project planning software

Job description

Manager, Technical Program Management

Own the program management function to deliver hardware prototypes to high-volume production

Location: Fremont, California, Foster City, California

Compensation: $222,000 - 267,000 USD / year

About The Role

Manager, Technical Program Management

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.