Senior / Staff Vehicle Program Manager

In this role, you will:

• Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program
• Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing
• Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone, and define the benchmark for completing them
• Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members
• Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track
• Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status
• Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations

Qualifications

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry
Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software
Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch, and production
Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence)

Bonus Qualifications

Program management certification 
Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments
Product execution in a highly dynamic start-up environment