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Manager, Technical Program Management - System Safety for Cross Functional Initiatives

Zoox· SDMA
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$186k - $255kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Senior Technical Program Manager leading cross-functional verification, validation, and risk management to substantiate the safety case for Zoox’s autonomous software, vehicle platform, and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, drive, and own the end-to-end strategy for cross-functional Verification and Validation (V&V) programs from planning through execution and closure.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination to define comprehensive simulation-based and structured test plans.
  • Align validation pipelines and synchronize program execution across technical program managers and engineering leads.
  • Manage risk assessments, track critical issues, drive cross-team resolutions, and escalate challenges where necessary.
  • Define and track resource requirements, identify critical paths, and maintain visibility into key program milestones.
  • Ensure program transparency, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.
  • Debrief company executives on program-critical topics.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or engineering initiatives, preferably in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical paths and deliver programs under tight timelines.
  • Proficiency with project and issue tracking tools such as JIRA, and familiarity with Gantt charting, dependency mapping, and critical path management.
  • Strong technical foundation with the ability to collaborate effectively with deep engineering teams across hardware, software, and systems disciplines.
  • Proven track record of driving cross-functional programs to completion in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with basic statistics and probability.

Skills

Required:Verification and Validation strategyCross-functional coordinationRisk managementResource planning

Benefits

  • 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
  • life insurance
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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