Senior Technical Program Manager, Service Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Stock appreciation rights

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager in Hayward, California, to lead critical programs focused on autonomous mobility. You will drive alignment across teams, such as Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, and ensure programs scale efficiently.

The ideal candidate has a robust engineering or management education, extensive experience in manufacturing or program management, and excellent risk management skills. A comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $186,000 to $223,000, is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, program management, or fleet operations.
• Strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects or programs.
• Experience in scaling vehicle testing operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear program reporting and KPIs.
• Lead planning and execution to scale vehicle testing operations.
• Drive resolution of issues impacting testing efficiency.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Risk management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

BS or MS degree in engineering or management discipline

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

At Zoox, we’re building the future of autonomous mobility, and scaling how we service and support our growing vehicle fleet is a critical part of that mission. As a Senior Technical Program Manager for Service Engineering, you’ll play a key role on the Manufacturing Engineering team, driving cross-functional alignment across Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and BaseOps organizations. You’ll lead roadmap development, track milestones, manage risk, and communicate progress to ensure our service engineering programs scale efficiently and effectively. This high‑visibility role is ideal for someone who thrives on complex, fast‑paced programs and wants to help shape how Zoox maintains and supports its next‑generation fleet.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear program reporting and KPIs to communicate status, risks, and accomplishments to stakeholder.
• Lead cross‑functional planning and execution to scale vehicle testing operations and align day‑to‑day activities with corporate goals and program milestones.
• Proactively identify, escalation, and drive resolution of issues impacting testing efficiency and manufacturing readiness.
• Track and drive key service performance metrics, including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Diagnose (MTTD), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), fleet‑level availability, and Bot‑to‑Technician ratio.
• Lead effective communication and coordination across teams by establishing processes, leading meetings, and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and risks.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in an engineering or management discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, program management, or fleet operations.
• Strong track record in managing complex cross‑functional projects or programs.
• Experience with documentation tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Confluence.

Bonus Qualifications

• PMP Certificate.
• Prior experience working in a startup or automotive environment.
• Experience in launch and scaling of volume production.

Salary & Benefits

$186,000 - $223,000 a year.

Base Salary Range: This 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. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.

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.