In this role, you will:

Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables

Influence key decisions by working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes

Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments

Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals

Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives, build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target

Maintain a technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations

Qualifications

BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches

Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end

Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment

Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks

Bonus Qualifications

Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent

Experience with autonomous vehicles, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired

Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalations

Compensation:

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $165,000 to $275,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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.

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.

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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.