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Manager, Technical Program Management (Advanced Hardware Manufacturing)

Zoox· Manufacturing Operations – AHMO
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Foster City, CA$222k - $267kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Lead the team coordinating prototype sensor and compute hardware programs and their transition to high-volume serial manufacturing; partner across hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance to convert strategic priorities into executable plans; manage schedules, milestones, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules, and defined deliverables.
  • Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning, ramp milestones, and the resolution of issues that affect output.
  • Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.
  • Work with functional leaders and finance to plan and track headcount, budgets, and other program resources. Establish clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery expectations across participating teams.
  • Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms, and decision forums.
  • Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed to resolve blockers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.
  • 5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.
  • Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Skills

Required:Program managementCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Zoox benefits package including paid time off (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.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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