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Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform
Zoox · Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Active · $205,000–$284,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Zoox |
| Title | Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Program Management Office / PMO |
| Location | Foster City, CA, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $205,000–$284,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-18 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Zoox |
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| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
The Sr. Technical Program Manager for Robot Platform on PMO is a seasoned program management expert and cross-functional leader that will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of technical and integrated product milestones for our vehicle platforms on our path to launch. This person will work closely with hardware, firmware, software, safety, operations, manufacturing and systems integration teams to structure, plan, and execute milestones to achieve our company goals. The right candidate will have experience with complex HW/SW systems engineering and integration, and with leading large, cross-functional teams to deliver ambitious programs.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a wide range of department managers to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed technical roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
Influence key decisions working cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, product, operations, and strategy to reach the right outcomes
Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Define and develop new KPIs and other methods to measure performance that best translate progress toward goals
Ensure the program goals are aligned with business objectives; build and sustain momentum among cross-functional TPMs and workstreams towards delivering on time and on target
Maintain a strong technical understanding of our vehicle platforms, software lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations
Qualications:
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting with a focus on product launches
Success in driving complex SW/HW integration processes and optimizations and leading complex cross-functional programs end to end
Comfortable leading through ambiguity and enabling teams to perform in this environment
Proficient in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e., Gantt chart, risk matrix, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are a must, ability to create visualizations of KPIs and program risks
Bonus Qualifications:
Project Manager Professional certification (PMP) or equivalent
Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, test platforms, simulation, and automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting, and handling escalation.
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| Title | Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager - Robot Platform |
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| Location Text | Foster City, CA |
| Department | Program Management Office |
| Team | PMO |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | Foster City |
| Salary Raw | USD 205000-284000 per-year-salary |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/edd3a8ae-bc78-49ac-a536-2033d7c02dd6 |
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| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 06:58:06Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:04:34Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:04:34Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 07:55:46Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-18 21:16:03Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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