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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform on PMO - **Company:** Zoox - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Firmware, Gantt Charts, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Smartsheet - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-staff-technical-program-manager-robot-platform-zoox-7987502 ## About the Role * BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience * 7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches * Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end * Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment * Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.) * Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks ## Description * Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables * Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes * Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments * Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals * Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target * Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations, * Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent * Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired * Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalation. About ZooxZoox 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. Follow us on LinkedIn AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. 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