Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

Reposted 11 Days Ago
Foster City, CA
Hybrid
170K-245K Annually
Mid 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 Technical Program Manager will oversee cloud optimization projects, manage engineering schedules, budgets, and cross-functional communication to support growth in autonomous mobility solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. 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 engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

The role is focused on managing programs related to our use of cloud resources, which are the core resources the company relies on for compute, storage, and networking services. As a member of this team you will be in a critically important position at the intersection of finance and technology to influence cost savings, operational efficiency, and the scalability of our services. With plans to rapidly scale our service over the coming years, doing so in an efficient way is essential for the success of our robotaxi business.

In this role, you will:

  • Partner with Software Engineering, Finance, IT, and Technical Program Management to drive technical programs focused on cloud optimization and efficiency.
  • Create project plans including prioritizing features, understanding dependencies, and estimating timelines.
  • Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigations.
  • Develop metrics to attribute costs, measure efficiency, and estimate ROI.
  • Represent your programs in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings.
  • Inform on our strategy, roadmap, and KPIs to drive meaningful improvements and ensure our business is built to scale effectively.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
  • Hands on experience with large-scale production environments on major cloud providers (e.g. AWS)
  • Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, especially with an efficiency improvement focus
  • Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, 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.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with demand forecasting and capacity planning
  • Familiarity with corporate financial planning including accounting, budgeting, and reporting.

Top Skills

AWS
Gantt Charts
JIRA
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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,500 Employees
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.

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