Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager, Nuro

• You possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Software Engineering and/or equivalent technical experience/aptitude
• You have 5+ years of experience in managing technical projects related to vehicles or robotics, with a strong understanding of vehicle architecture, onboard software and hw/sw integration
• You have full lifecycle experience with at least one product or program from launch to sustaining that product
• You can navigate the development and manufacturing process for both internal builds and external partners
• You are an excellent communicator, relationship builder and thrive in multi-functional team engagement
• You are impeccably organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, and have strong presentation and multidisciplinary management skills
• You are adept at learning and using various project management and database tools
• You have the ability to work with a variety of people and assist in holding them accountable to deliverables
• You have start-up DNA and have shown the ability to thrive in the ambiguity of a dynamic environment
• You have a real passion for helping drive the delivery of creative products leveraging AI, robotics and/or machine learning
• You have shown a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and business teams

Desirable

• We are looking for a Hardware Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help Nuro deliver high-quality hardware
• This cross-functional role will help coordinate across both our current generation hardware/vehicles as well as our next generation development efforts
• This includes driving program progress and schedule, interfacing with suppliers/partners, and working with all the cross-functional teams
• Act as the internal “glue” by communicating and coordinating across all teams, including software and hardware engineering, operations, material planning, and finance
• Coordinate requirements gathering and prioritization with the cross-functional teams
• Drive program timelines and milestones on critical paths defined by program leads, identify and mitigate risks, resolve dependencies, unblock progress, and escalate issues
• Work closely with internal safety, systems, operations, and engineering leads to define readiness of the hardware and safely launch
• Regularly communicate progress to company leadership and program partners
• Coordinate communication and task management between internal team and external suppliers/partners
• Potentially 5% travel domestically and/or internationally