Technical Program Manager, Prototyping

almost 3 years ago
Full time role
Foster City, CA, US... more
Foster City, CA, US... more

Company

Zoox is developing the first fully electric autonomous vehicles to support low-carbon transportation and to decrease congestion and reliance on ...

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Job Description

Zoox is looking for a technical program manager to support our Prototyping team. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to help us achieve our strategic and tactical milestones. You will work with engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
The Prototyping team is a customer-service-oriented team supporting the company with engineering, fabrication, and assembly services for fast-turn pre-production projects.
As with any startup, we move fast here at Zoox, and many candidates will be asked from time to time to wear many hats. We would love to hear from you if you are up for adapting to the challenges, taking on new roles as needed, and hitting deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope and determine available resources
  • Develop clear, straightforward plans that allow our teams to reach maximum potential
  • Ensure problems are transparent and risks are identified and proactively ensure that risk-mitigating actions are ongoing within relevant teams
  • Provide regular monitoring of your projects, documenting progress and completion in clear and concise reports and/or presentations

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering or business 
  • 2-3 yrs professional experience 
  • Strong reporting and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

  • MBA or related management degree program 
  • Experience in manufacturing or prototype environments
  • Proficient in JIRA, Confluence
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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