Senior Program Manager, Process & Tools, PMO

Posted 10 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Foster City, CA
Hybrid
190K-210K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
The Senior Program Manager in the PMO will lead quarterly planning efforts, define deliverables, manage program risks, and support the development of processes and tools for Zoox's vehicle platforms. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, clear communication with stakeholders, and a strong technical understanding of software and hardware integration.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution at the highest level. We partner with leaders from across the company in vehicle development, system design, software engineering, manufacturing, fleet operations, and business functions to develop and deliver major corporate milestones on the path to launch and beyond. 

 

Our program managers contribute to the end-to-end success of technical, integrated product milestones involving both of our vehicle platforms - the Toyota Highlander test fleet and Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. PMO has teams focusing on AI & Autonomy, Robot Platform Development, Testing & Performance, and Service/Product readiness. All roles are deeply cross-functional, collaborative, and interdisciplinary. 


The Senior Program Manager, Process & Tools in PMO will work closely with the PMO leadership team and cross-functional partners to drive the quarterly planning effort. The person in the role will define planning deliverables and provide guidance on planning scope, identifying interdependencies across teams and top program risks to ensure the execution of the Zoox roadmap and delivery of critical milestones. This role has high visibility within the senior executive team at Zoox. 


In this role, you will:

  • Drive company quarterly planning effort including getting leadership buy-in, defining planning deliverables with other functional program managers, and providing guidance and ongoing education on planning scope as well as interdependency and risk tracking
  • Support the effort to build and scale Zoox-wide processes and tools to support the planning effort while maintaining a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety release process and test operations.
  • Develop and maintain standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, dependencies, and accomplishments
  • Comfortable leading in a gray space and enabling teams to deliver tangible results
  • Propose key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, operations, finance, and strategy and other teams to reach the right conclusions 
  • Define KPIs and other methods to measure metrics that best translate progress towards goals
  • Interface with stakeholders and leadership and exercise judgment and discretion to develop solutions to remove obstacles and redefine approaches.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on process rollouts and product launches 
  • Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations, and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end
  • Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, JIRA, issue and ticket management, etc.)
  • Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Bonus Qualifications

  • PMP or equivalent
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
  • Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
  • Strong references that highlight your ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders, program managers, and engineers across functions and departments

Compensation and Benefits

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary will range from $190,000 to $210,000. A sign-on bonus may be part of a compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.


Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and life insurance.

The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation.
From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

Gallery

Gallery

Similar Jobs

South San Francisco, CA, USA
67 Employees
130K-157K Annually

Capital One Logo Capital One

Director, Technical Program Management - Generative AI

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
55000 Employees
211K-282K Annually

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Manager, Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
55000 Employees
199K-241K Annually

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - Enterprise Data

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
San Francisco, CA, USA
55000 Employees
199K-227K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

bet365 Thumbnail
Software • Gaming • eSports • Digital Media • Automation
Denver, Colorado
6100 Employees
Jobba Trade Technologies, Inc. Thumbnail
Software • Professional Services • Productivity • Information Technology • Cloud
Chicago, IL
45 Employees
InCommodities Thumbnail
Renewable Energy • Machine Learning • Information Technology • Energy • Automation • Analytics
Austin, TX
234 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account