Manager, Technical Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Manage a team of Technical Program Managers focused on autonomy perception software at Zoox. Develop roadmaps, oversee processes, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-impact results. Requires 10+ years experience including 5+ managing TPMs and BS/MS in CS/engineering.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead an experienced team of TPMs, deliver high-impact results, grow the team through hiring and professional development.
- Set program management direction for autonomy perception TPM team and iterate on development processes.
- Work with autonomy and perception software leaders to translate corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
- Create and deliver technical presentations explaining program initiatives to downstream teams.
- Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with stakeholders, and in executive meetings.
- Establish standard reports for concise communication on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
Qualifications
- 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 like Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, JIRA.
- Ability to maintain big picture focus and provide clear, structured communications tailored to audiences.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with Perception, AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, automotive or aerospace processes.
- Experience developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations.
- Experience managing through other managers.
Skills
Jira, Smartsheet, Gantt Charts, Risk Matrices, AI/ML, Computer Vision, Autonomous Vehicles, Perception, Reinforcement Learning, LLMs
Similar jobs
Technical Program Management jobs
Zoox
Foster City, CA
Leads complex, cross-organizational AI/ML programs for autonomous mobility, translating strategy into roadmaps, managing risks and metrics, and aligning senior engineering stakeholders. Requires 10–12+ years of engineering program management experience and deep expertise in relevant autonomy or AI/ML domains.
Zoox
Foster City, CA
Leads cross-functional programs delivering end-to-end autonomous mobility features across vehicle, autonomy, and operations teams. Requires 10+ years in engineering or program management, experience with complex product development, and strong stakeholder communication.
OpenAI
San Francisco, CA
Lead complex cross-functional IT operational programs to scale support, improve maturity, and build durable operating models across technical and operational teams. Requires 10+ years program management experience in fast-paced environments.
Zoox
Foster City, CA
Owns the electrical and electrical-distribution program scope for automotive vehicle programs developed with external partners, coordinating harness, E/E integration, validation, release control, milestones, and executive reporting. Requires 10+ years in automotive technical program management or related engineering leadership.
Fetch
United States
Owns the strategy, governance, architecture, and hands-on development of Fetch’s People data and analytics foundation. The role builds semantic models, reporting products, and operating processes while enabling trusted metrics, self-service analytics, and future AI automation.