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SeniorStaff Technical Program Manager Robot Platform
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 205000 - 284000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform on PMO is a seasoned program management expert and cross-functional leader that will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. This person will work closely with hardware firmware software safety operations manufacturing and systems integration teams to structure plan and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. The right candidate will have experience with complex HW/SW systems engineering and integration and with leading large cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious programs.
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 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 strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms software lifecycle safety clearance process and test operations
Qualications:
- BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 7 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 robotics test platforms simulation and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
- Experience with developing and scaling strategy processes plans procedures reporting and handling escalation.
$205000 - $284000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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 candidates 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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
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A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
