Manager, Technical Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence

SupportFinity™; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Stock options

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle company is seeking a leader for their Autonomy Technical Program Management team in Foster City, California. The role involves managing the perception TPM team, setting program management direction, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in engineering or program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. The compensation ranges from $215,000 to $278,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting.
• At least 5 years managing a team of technical program managers.
• Deep familiarity with autonomy software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the autonomy perception TPM team and deliver high-impact results.
• Set program management direction and iterate on development processes.
• Translate corporate strategy into detailed product roadmaps and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Technical program management

Communication

Project management tools

Education

BS or MS in computer science or engineering

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Zoox’s Autonomy Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. As the manager of our autonomy perception TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the perception team towards delivering Zoox’s needs. You will be responsible for a team of TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

In this role, you will:

• Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
• Set the program management direction for the autonomy perception TPM team, and iterate on our development processes
• Work with autonomy and perception software department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
• Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
• Deep familiarity with autonomy software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrixes, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Perception, AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
• Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
• Experience managing through other managers.

$215,000 - $278,000 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.