Technical Program Manager — AI, Robotics & Systems Delivery

Wayve; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity package

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs spanning AI, software, robotics, and data operations. You’ll turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive delivery, manage risk, and align execution with strategic goals.

The role is full-time, hybrid, and offers a competitive equity package based on experience. Essential qualifications include 5+ years of leading multi-team software programs, strong technical fluency, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex, multi-team software or technology programs.
• Strong technical fluency with software, ML, and robotics stacks.
• Ability to reason about complex systems and dependencies.
• Effective under pressure with clear communication.
• Proven track record in planning, risk management and delivery.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Strategic, outcome-focused thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own project lifecycle and improve delivery outcomes through structured execution.
• Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and improve tooling.
• Enhance cross-team collaboration with clear goals and faster decisions.
• Proactively manage risk and minimize impact on timelines and quality.
• Keep stakeholders aligned and deliver on commitments.
• Align programs with Wayve's strategic priorities and scope.
• Lead retrospectives and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Bias for action

Technically strong

Systems thinking

Stays neutral under pressure

Strong project management

Clear communicator

Collaborative leader

Strategic thinking

Product-minded

Growth mindset

Job description

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs spanning AI, software, robotics, and data operations. You’ll turn ambiguity into clear plans, drive delivery, manage risk, and align execution with strategic goals.

The role is full-time, hybrid, and offers a competitive equity package based on experience. Essential qualifications include 5+ years of leading multi-team software programs, strong technical fluency, and excellent communication.