Zoox

Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager – System Safety, Cross Functional Initiatives

Zoox

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Foster City • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $179,000 - $246,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
  • Unpaid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementrisk assessmentsimulation-based testingstructured test plansresource managementcritical path managementbasic statisticsprobability
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder management