# Senior Technical Program Manager - NPI

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Foster City, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $186k – $223k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Jira, Google Workspace, Gantt Charts, Python, SQL, Looker, AI, Project Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Risk Management
**Posted:** 2026-05-12

> Leads NPI roadmap and cross-functional execution for test solutions in robotaxi manufacturing, driving KPIs, timelines, risk mitigation, and change cut-ins across engineering, supply chain, and operations. Requires 8+ years technical PM experience and strong communication.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the roadmap for NPI on the manufacturing line, working with cross-functional leadership to plan and organize cut-ins for software and hardware changes for the Zoox robotaxi.
- Define, drive, and develop key KPIs for introducing hardware and software changes to the manufacturing line.
- Establish timelines and drive deliverables cross-functionally to minimize impact to manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate with hardware and software engineering, logistics and supply chain, manufacturing operations, and test team to source, validate, and plan cut-ins.
- Highlight risks, communicate to stakeholders, and evaluate schedule impact.
- Own planning for demand and retrofit, incorporating schedules for trials and validation.

## Qualifications
- BS or MS in engineering (electrical/electronics, computer hardware, software, or related fields)
- 8+ years of industry experience in project management and engineering roles, with technical expertise and strong project management skills
- Experience driving complex projects in cross-functional environments with competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills across diverse audiences (senior management, engineers)
- Strong expertise in project management tools: **Jira**, **Google Suite** (spreadsheets, slides), Gantt charts

## Bonus Qualifications
- Previous experience in NPI roles in electronics or automotive manufacturing
- Aptitude for learning new skills/technologies (e.g., using AI for KPI calculations/reporting)
- Ability to distill complex technical information into clear messages
- Track record managing complex projects at autonomous vehicle companies
- Familiarity with data analysis: **Python**, **SQL**, **Looker**

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