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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Zoox - **Location:** Hayward, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Software, Business Systems, Information Systems, Machine Learning, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-technical-program-manager-systems-and-business-process-review-zoox-8058851 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Program Management, or a related field. * 8+ years of experience leading business process transformation, enterprise systems implementations, or large-scale cross-functional programs in a manufacturing, operations, or technology environment. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and redesigning business processes, translating operational requirements into scalable system and process solutions. * Strong understanding of enterprise business systems, including ERP, Quality Management Systems, PLM, MES, or related platforms in a manufacturing and logistics environment. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and develop actionable recommendations. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively., * SAP Certified Application Associate in relevant modules. * Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Program Management, etc. * PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification 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. ## Description As the TPM (Systems & Business Process Review), you will play a critical role in evaluating and optimizing Manufacturing Business Processes including Production Planning, Manufacturing Execution, Equipment & Asset Management, Manufacturing Quality, Logistics processes and relevant Business Application Systems. This role will serve as a champion of change management, working with cross-functional teams to assess existing workflows, identify business needs at scale, and recommend and lead structured improvements that enhance scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across all Manufacturing Operations teams, leveraging your experience scaling complex manufacturing environments. This role requires a targeted balance of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement alongside expertise in SAP/ERP systems to ensure process optimizations are seamlessly integrated into our Business Application Systems., * Lead Business Process Reviews across Manufacturing Operations, analyzing end-to-end workflows and identifying opportunities for standardization, simplification, optimization, and scalability. * Partner with business stakeholders to define future-state processes, operational requirements, success criteria, and key performance metrics. * Program manage the Systems Pillar of the Zoox Production System (ZPS), ensuring effective implementation, integration, adoption, and sustainment of business systems. * Drive cross-functional alignment across Business, BizApps, IT, HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to translate operational needs into process and system solutions. * Develop and execute change management, communication, and adoption strategies to support successful deployment of new systems, processes, and operating models. * Facilitate workshops, stakeholder reviews, and continuous improvement activities, while monitoring process effectiveness, compliance, adoption metrics, and post-implementation outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Open Source: The Engine of Innovation in the Digital Age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1103-open-source-the-engine-of-innovation-in-the-digital-age) - [How Machine Learning is turning the Automotive Industry upside down](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/61-how-machine-learning-is-turning-the-automotive-industry-upside-down) - [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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