Senior Manager of Technical Program Management, Zoox

• BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
• Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
• Familiarity with embedded systems and ECU architecture in complex systems such as robots, automobiles, aircraft, spacecraft, etc

Desirable

• As a technical program manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve
• You will work with each engineering team to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress
• Zoox’s Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our Software Platform & Systems TPM team
• As the Senior Manager of our Software Platform & Systems TPM team, you will partner with engineering management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the organization (Software Core, SW Performance, Software Systems Engineering, Robot Systems Infrastructure, Product Security) towards delivering Zoox’s needs
• You will be responsible for a team of experienced senior TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring
• You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the SPS organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress
• Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
• Set the program management direction for the Software Platform & Systems TPM team, and iterate on our development processes
• Work with Software Platform & Systems department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
• Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments