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Senior Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Packaging

Zoox
Full-time
On-site
Foster City, California, United States
$179,000 - $224,000 USD yearly
As a Senior Technical Program Manager for Dimensional Engineering & Vehicle Packaging teams, you'll be at the heart of Zoox’s vehicle development, driving seamless collaboration between our Vehicle Package and Dimensional Engineering teams. From early concept to final launch, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our groundbreaking autonomous vehicle meets the highest standards of geometric compatibility, precision, and manufacturability. Working alongside world-class engineers, you'll help bring our vision to lifeβ€”ensuring every millimeter of the Zoox robot is optimized for performance, efficiency, and user experience. If you're passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and want to shape the future of mobility, this role is for you!

In this role, you will:

    • Develop, manage, and track project plans, schedules, and processes to ensure key deliverables for the Geometric Integration team stay on track
    • Define project scope, objectives, and measurable outcomes that align with business needs and engineering milestones
    • Coordinate efforts across teams, ensuring leaders have the right insights to make informed decisions
    • Lead issue resolution discussions to identify root causes, align stakeholders, and drive solutions to keep development moving forward
    • Proactively implement contingency plans to handle scope shifts, unexpected challenges, and project delays

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field
    • 10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering, or a related field, driving complex projects from concept to production
    • Deep expertise in the product development lifecycle, with a focus on design for manufacturability (DFM) and supply chain integration
    • Automotive OEM experience, especially in vehicle development and launch

Bonus Qualifications

    • Hands-on experience with CAD, PLM tools, and engineering change management processes
    • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles
    • Proficiency in program management tools like MS Project, JIRA, or similar, with experience in Agile, Scrum, or traditional project management methodologies (PMP, CSM is a plus)
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 $179,000Β toΒ $224,000. 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.