Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for our cities. As a Technical Program Manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, vehicle engineering, and product to drive our corporate strategy into tactical and detailed road maps that facilitate effective execution at each stage of our growth curve. You will work with engineering teams to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.

The role is focused on managing programs related to our use of cloud resources, which are the core resources the company relies on for compute, storage, and networking services. As a member of this team you will be in a critically important position at the intersection of finance and technology to influence cost savings, operational efficiency, and the scalability of our services. With plans to rapidly scale our service over the coming years, doing so in an efficient way is essential for the success of our robotaxi business.

In This Role, You Will:

• Partner with Software Engineering, Finance, IT, and Technical Program Management to drive technical programs focused on cloud optimization and efficiency.
• Create project plans including prioritizing features, understanding dependencies, and estimating timelines.
• Highlight potential risks and proactively build out risk-mitigations.
• Develop metrics to attribute costs, measure efficiency, and estimate ROI.
• Represent your programs in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings.
• Inform on our strategy, roadmap, and KPIs to drive meaningful improvements and ensure our business is built to scale effectively.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
• Hands on experience with large-scale production environments on major cloud providers (e.g. AWS)
• Strong track record of managing complex cross-functional projects, especially with an efficiency improvement focus
• Deep familiarity with software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrix, JIRA, etc.)
• An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with demand forecasting and capacity planning
• Familiarity with corporate financial planning including accounting, budgeting, and reporting.

$170,000 - $245,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. 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.