Zoox

Technical Program Manager – Release Management

Zoox

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Foster CityCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $222,000 per year

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About the role

  • Operationalize Health & Program Monitoring: Track the technical health of individual releases while also monitoring the Release Management Program's health.
  • Uphold Execution Standards: Hold release owners accountable for the timeliness, quality, and reliability of all deliverables.
  • Weekly Planning & Prioritization: Partner with Release Management Engineering Managers to facilitate weekly planning and prioritization.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the primary Release Management point of contact for QA, Operations, System Testing, and Engineering partners.
  • Lead Enablement Project Management: Assist in the planning, tracking, and progress monitoring of enablement projects.
  • Translate Strategy into Technical Tactics: Convert high-level product roadmaps into actionable release trains.
  • Partner with the PMO: Align release milestones with the broader corporate roadmap.
  • Proactive Risk Management: Identify and evaluate technical and execution risks to release cycles.
  • Deliver Concise, Data-Driven Reporting: Synthesize technical statuses into clear "Go/No-Go" updates.
  • Lead Stakeholder Syncs: Facilitate release readiness reviews and tactical "Go/No-Go" meetings.

Requirements

  • BS or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in program management, software development, or software validation, with at least 2 years specifically in program management.
  • Experience in the SW development lifecycle and SW release process.
  • Familiarity with project management and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, Lucid, and others.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementsoftware developmentsoftware validationrelease managementrisk managementdata-driven reportingSW development lifecycleSW release process
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillscollaborationaccountabilityplanningprioritization
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceBS in Computer Engineering