Zoox seeks a Senior or Staff Vehicle Program Manager to lead autonomous vehicle development programs from technical and strategic perspectives. The role involves cross-functional program planning, milestone definition, and delivery of complex hardware/software vehicle programs.
- Compensation
- USD 193,000–267,000 / year
What you need
- BS or MS degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in engineering or program management in automotive or equivalent industry
- Demonstrable track record managing complex cross-functional hardware and software projects
- Experience with product development across all stages from ideation to production
What you will own
- Work cross-functionally with Vehicle Development and across Zoox to plan and execute vehicle programs
- Determine program milestones by collaborating with core team members
- Define deliverables and align requirements with teams at each milestone
- Set realistic timing and schedule plans with team input
- Review progress through regular status checks and create tracking dashboards
- Resolve or escalate issues with cross-functional teams
Core skillsProgram ManagementGantt ChartsJIRAConfluenceCross-Functional LeadershipVehicle DevelopmentAutomotiveHardware-Software Integration
Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard.
Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management, the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle programs within Zoox. This role serves as the technical and program lead. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions, both technical and strategic.
In this role, you will:
Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program
Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing
Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone, and define the benchmark for completing them
Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members
Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track
Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status
Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry
Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software
Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch, and production
Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence)
Bonus Qualifications
Program management certification
Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments
Product execution in a highly dynamic start-up environment
Additional
About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.
