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# Manager, Technical Program Management - Artificial Intelligence

- **Company:** TPMS, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, JIRA, Gantt Charts, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Software Organization, Smartsheet, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manager-technical-program-management-artificial-intelligence-zoox-7770350

## About the Role

* BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
 * At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
 * At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
 * Deep familiarity with autonomy software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrixes, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
 * An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience, * Experience with Perception, AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
 * Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
 * Experience managing through other managers.

## Description

Zoox's Autonomy Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. As the manager of our autonomy perception TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the perception team towards delivering Zoox's needs. You will be responsible for a team of TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress., * Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members

 * Set the program management direction for the autonomy perception TPM team, and iterate on our development processes
 * Work with autonomy and perception software department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
 * Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
 * Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
 * Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments


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