Technical Program Manager – Release Management

Zoox

Technical Program Manager at Zoox overseeing software and systems delivery for autonomous vehicles. Ensuring release lifecycle quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $222,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

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Comp & perks

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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. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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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