Technical Program Manager: AI, Robotics & Autonomy

Wayve; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 171,600 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs across AI, software, robotics, and data ops. You’ll turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive efficient execution, and align delivery with business goals.

A successful TPM partners with engineering and product to accelerate autonomous driving initiatives. The role emphasizes program leadership, risk management, and proactive communication in a fast-paced, hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex, multi-team software or technology programs.
• Comfortable working with engineers on software, ML, and robotics stacks.
• Ability to reason about complex systems and dependencies.
• Remains effective under pressure and ambiguous conditions.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation, risk management and delivery.
• Clear communication to align teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership to drive cross-team results.
• Strategic thinking with focus on outcomes and impact.
• Product-minded approach to scope and success metrics.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Own the project lifecycle and drive delivery outcomes.
• Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and improve tooling.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and faster decision-making.
• Proactively manage risks and dependencies to protect timelines.
• Keep stakeholders aligned and manage expectations.
• Align programs with Wayve's strategic priorities.
• Lead retros and implement process improvements.

Skills

Bias for action

Technically strong

Systems thinking

Stays neutral

Strong project management

Clear communicator

Collaborative leader

Strategic thinking

Product-minded

Growth mindset

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs across AI, software, robotics, and data ops. You’ll turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive efficient execution, and align delivery with business goals.

A successful TPM partners with engineering and product to accelerate autonomous driving initiatives. The role emphasizes program leadership, risk management, and proactive communication in a fast-paced, hybrid workplace.