Manager, Technical Program Management

Zoox

United States

3 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Gantt Charts Hardware Design

Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules, and defined deliverables.
Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning, ramp milestones, and the resolution of issues that affect output.
Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.
Work with functional leaders and finance to plan and track headcount, budgets, and other program resources. Establish clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery expectations across participating teams.
Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms, and decision forums.
Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed to resolve blockers.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.
At least five years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.
Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.
Experience working with contract manufacturers., * Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving multiple functions.
Experience supporting high-volume serial manufacturing.
Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools, including schedule and Gantt chart management.
Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across disciplines.
Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex program information clearly and concisely for different audiences.
Experience handling confidential business and technical information with discretion.