Senior Autonomous Programs Manager

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Sign-on bonus may be offered

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional planning and execution for end-to-end vehicle platform programs, spanning hardware, software, and services. You will translate corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps, drive cross-functional alignment, and report program status to leadership.

This role requires strong communication, PM tooling proficiency, and a track record of delivering complex launches.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with product launch focus.
• Proven success in driving complex SW/HW integration & cross-functional programs end-to-end.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment.
• Proficient with project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Gantt charts, risk matrices).
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication, with KPI visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dept managers to translate strategy into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Influence decisions across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to achieve outcomes.
• Establish standard reports for stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
• Define and develop KPIs and methods to measure progress toward goals.
• Ensure program goals align with business objectives and maintain cross-functional momentum.
• Maintain strong technical understanding of vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance, and live robotaxi operations.
• Build trust with technical managers to steer high-stakes decisions and negotiate trade-offs.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Gantt chart

Risk matrix

Job description

Zoox is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional planning and execution for end-to-end vehicle platform programs, spanning hardware, software, and services. You will translate corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps, drive cross-functional alignment, and report program status to leadership.

This role requires strong communication, PM tooling proficiency, and a track record of delivering complex launches.