Senior / Staff Vehicle Program Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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

Job requirements

• 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)
• Program management certification
• Proficiency using JIRA to capture and track engineering development tasks
• Experience with root cause analysis in high-pressure environments