Manager Technical Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Foster City CASoftware - Technical Program Management Full-time Hybrid
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Zooxs Autonomy Technical Program Management TPM team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. As the manager of our autonomy perception TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy roadmapping improvement of our development & release processes and guidance of the perception team towards delivering Zooxs needs. You will be responsible for a team of 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 autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
In this role, you will:
• 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 autonomy perception TPM team and iterate on our development processes • Work with autonomy and perception software 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
Qualifications
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 autonomy software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects, i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrixes, 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
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with Perception, AIML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
Experience with developing and scaling strategy processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations
Experience managing through other managers
Salary Range
$215,000 - $278,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors, including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance.
The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
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 • Life insurance
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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