Technical Program Manager

Our client, an autonomous vehicle company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Technical Program Manager. This role is hybrid in Foster City, CA.

This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits

In this role, you will support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Mapping, and Collision Avoidance. This is a project-based role focused on planning, driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focused on improving autonomous driving behavior.
• Support the development of programs for the TeleGuidance and Routing team
• Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
• Create and deliver executive-facing updates on status, risks, and key accomplishment

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of program management experience, with a focus on software development.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix).
• Drive Autonomy software and Mapping content releases by partnering with autonomy and cross functional teams
• Standardize the Frameworks and Automate the processes
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
• Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics.
• Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environment