Senior Technical Program Manager - NPI (Test & Diagnostics)

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Stock Appreciation Rights

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support test development for New Product Introduction (NPI). This role involves coordinating across teams to ensure production readiness and managing timelines and deliverables. Candidates need to have 8+ years of experience in project management and engineering.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, expertise with project management tools, and a solid engineering background. Total compensation ranges from $186,000 to $223,000 per year and could include stocks and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in project management and engineering.
• Experience driving complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with data analysis (Python, SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for New Product Introduction (NPI) on the manufacturing line.
• Define and drive key KPIs for introducing changes to the Zoox robotaxi.
• Coordinate with various teams to validate and plan cut-ins to the line.

Skills

Project management

Engineering expertise

Excellent communication

Jira

Data analysis

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Tools

Google Suite

Gantt charts

Job description

Zoox is looking for a technical program manager to support our test development efforts to respond to New Product Introduction (NPI). In this role, you will work cross-functionally across test, manufacturing, software, vehicle engineering, and our supply chain procurement team. You will take on the role of a driver and organizer to ensure production intent changes are validated and readiness for the manufacturing line is achieved. You will develop project schedules, identify risks, and drive internal and external teams to meet deliverables.

The Test and Diagnostics Engineering (TDE) team is responsible for test solutions from “chip” to “car” to “care”. Our product responsibilities range from the sensor stack, control boards, compute units, to the autonomous platform. This role focuses on ensuring our test solutions are ready for production across all these phases and product lifecycles.

Zoox is a fast-paced environment, and we expect our TPMs to seamlessly switch between the technical and project management aspects of this role.

In this role

• Own the roadmap for NPI on the manufacturing line, working closely with cross‑functional leadership to plan and organize cut‑ins for software and hardware changes slated for the Zoox robotaxi for NPI.
• Define, drive, and develop key KPIs for introducing hardware and software changes to the Zoox robotaxi on the manufacturing line.
• Establish timelines and drive deliverables cross‑functionally to minimize impact to manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with hardware and software engineering, logistics and supply chain, manufacturing operations, and the test team to source, validate, and plan cut‑ins to the line.
• Highlight risks and clearly communicate to stakeholders, and continuously evaluate schedule impact.
• Own the planning for demand and retrofit planning, incorporating a schedule for trials and validation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering (electrical/electronics, computer hardware, software, or related fields)
• 8+ years of industry experience in a similar role spanning project management and engineering, requiring technical expertise in conjunction with strong project management skills.
• Experience driving complex projects in a cross‑functional environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences (senior management, engineers) using written and verbal methods as appropriate.
• Strong expertise in common tools for project management – Jira, Google Suite (spreadsheets, slides), planning tools such as Gantt charts.

Bonus Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar NPI role in electronics or automotive manufacturing.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and technologies, for example, using AI to automate and simplify KPI calculations and reporting.
• Ability to distill complex technical information into clear messages for the audience.
• Track record of managing complex projects at other autonomous vehicle companies.
• Familiarity with data analysis – knowledge of programming (Python or similar) and data analysis/extraction (SQL, Looker) are definite pluses.

Compensation

$186,000 - $223,000 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.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.