Senior / Staff Vehicle Program Manager

at Zoox

Location

Foster City, CA

Compensation

$193k–$267k USD

Type

full time

Posted

5 months ago

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Job description

Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle meets its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard.  

 Reporting to the Director of Vehicle Program Management, the Vehicle Program Manager will be responsible for program management and delivery of future vehicle programs within Zoox. This role serves as the technical and program lead. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions, both technical and strategic.

In this role, you will:

Work cross-functionally with the Vehicle Development team and across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program

Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing

Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone, and define the benchmark for completing them

Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members

Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track

Track progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status

Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations

Qualifications

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry

Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software

Experience in product development at all stages; product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch, and production

Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence)

Bonus Qualifications

Program management certification 

Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks

Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments

Product execution in a highly dynamic start-up environment

About Zoox

Zoox 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.

Accommodations

If 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. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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