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Venti · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Program Manager

Venti Technologies is a leader in safe-speed autonomous logistics systems, developing the future of goods transportation. The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead the delivery of technical projects in autonomous vehicle deployment, collaborating with various teams to define project scopes and manage schedules.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of technical projects in autonomous vehicle deployment at multiple US logistics sites
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Develop and manage project schedules, budget, resources, milestone delivery, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
Communicate technical progress and challenges into business language for key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and external partners. Likewise translate business needs from customers into technical requirements for the development team
Coordinate on-site support requests, which may include IT/network provisions for the on-site office facilities, supporting staff from the customer like safety drivers, etc
Engage with the customer in regular meetings to present program progress and technical solution design reviews. Manage stakeholder expectations and adapt program plans in response to changing requirements or unforeseen issues
Support team members in deployment activities. In lean staffing situations, hands on involvement may be required for managing software validation test branches, troubleshooting on-site problems encounters, with occasional bugfix coding to reduce recovery time
Identify test cases for growing regression test suite coverage, accompanied by specifications for correct essential behaviors
Ensure technical objectives are met to achieve high customer satisfaction while maintaining high standards of safety, performance, and compliance
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in autonomous vehicles and robotics

Qualification

Autonomous SystemsRoboticsProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesJiraC++PythonStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3 to 5 years of experience managing technical projects in the robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicle sectors
Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams in the development and delivery of complex hardware-software systems
Strong understanding of autonomous systems, robotics, and vehicle integration
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Preferred

Experience in management of production software releases in a customer-fronting role
Strong proficiency in Jira, Zephyr, and the Atlassian suite of tools
Extensive experience with Git, Linux, and Docker environments
Familiarity with robotics middleware such as ROS/ROS2
Proficiency in programming languages like C++ and Python, and good OOP coding practice in a Linux environment
Experience with logistics or supply chain technologies

Benefits

World-class benefits
Fantastic culture
Flexible working arrangements
Great international working environment

Company

Venti

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Venti is a global leader in AI & autonomous vehicle logistics solutions for ports, airports, warehouses, and factories.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$36.8M
Key Investors
LG Technology Ventures
2023-03-28Series A· $28.8M
2021-07-20Seed· $8M

Leadership Team

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Saman Amarasinghe
Co-Founder
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