Zoox · 2 days ago
Manager, Technical Program Management - Sensors and Systems Engineering
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$236K/yr - $284K/yr
10+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. The Manager of Technical Program Management will lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers focused on complex sensor and system engineering initiatives, ensuring program delivery and compliance with safety standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversee the TPMs responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex sensor integration programs (e.g., Lidar, Radar, visible and longwave infrared cameras) from definition and sourcing through mass production and deployment
Develop a full comprehensive of the interdependencies between sensors, sensor integration and sensor cleaning, and ensure seamless execution between the sensor and sensor integration & sensor cleaning teams
Drive robust program management practices within the Systems Engineering and Functional Safety teams. Scope necessary work, create deliverables and timelines, and dashboards to track progress. Escalate risks, support cross-functional collaboration and help unblock the team as needed
Own the consolidated roadmap and reporting for the portfolio of programs managed by the team, ensuring executive visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies
Oversee program assets and communication channels that ensure engineering teams understand what they need to deliver at all times, and are held accountable for delivering them
Work with cross-functional leaders and Finance teams to define and track resource requirements and spend against budget
Work closely with procurement and supplier quality leaders to ensure an excellent partnership with suppliers
Qualification
Required
10+ years of total experience in technical program management (with some experience specifically managing sensor technology programs), with at least 3+ years managing and mentoring a team of TPMs, Technical Project Leads, or Engineers
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience managing the development lifecycle of complex hardware/software systems (e.g., in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation)
Strong experience managing programs compliant with industry functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or equivalent) and quality management systems
Proficiency in and experience using tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. JIRA, smartsheets)
Remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty, and able to break down ambiguous problems into smaller puzzle pieces to solve. Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience working with autonomous systems or in the automotive space
Significant experience working with suppliers to deliver products from conception to production, including managing FW updates, test failures and escalations
Solid understanding of Systems Engineering principles, including requirements management, traceability, system characterization and architecture trade-offs
PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification
Benefits
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
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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