Technical Program Manager - Lead

Applied Intuition•Sunnyvale, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. At Applied Intuition, you will: Bridge engineering programs: Serve as the connective tissue between Self-Driving Systems, Vehicle OS, and Special Projects Group, driving execution and alignment across Applied's highest-priority initiatives focusing on commercial, vehicle, and platform partnerships. Drive operational excellence: Establish and refine engineering operating rhythms, including reviews, reporting structures, and performance dashboards. Break down complex, multi-disciplinary challenges into actionable workstreams with clear dependencies and ownership. Enable transparency and decision-making: Define and track key program KPIs to measure velocity and delivery health. Surface top risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to enable faster, higher-quality decisions across engineering and product leadership. Communicate with clarity: Craft high-quality communications that connect technical detail and business context for executives, customers, and partners, ensuring Applied's execution narrative is consistent and transparent across all stakeholders.

Requirements

Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; MS or PhD preferred
Exceptional communicator with natural charisma and assertiveness, able to engage confidently with executives, engineers, and external partners
Strong consulting background or experience in strategy, technical operations, or cross-functional program leadership
Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional technical or operational programs within engineering, product, or strategy functions at technology-driven companies
Demonstrated ability to translate highly technical work into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes
Experience in advanced technology domains such as autonomous vehicles, simulation, AI/ML infrastructure, or enterprise software platforms
Track record of driving clarity, alignment, and forward progress across fast-moving and ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

Background in management consulting or business operations within enterprise software, automotive, defense, or autonomy sectors
Familiarity with engineering operating systems, technical governance, or large-scale program management frameworks
Direct experience with enterprise customer deployments and managing technical relationships with Fortune 500 companies

Responsibilities

Bridge engineering programs: Serve as the connective tissue between Self-Driving Systems, Vehicle OS, and Special Projects Group, driving execution and alignment across Applied's highest-priority initiatives focusing on commercial, vehicle, and platform partnerships.
Drive operational excellence: Establish and refine engineering operating rhythms, including reviews, reporting structures, and performance dashboards. Break down complex, multi-disciplinary challenges into actionable workstreams with clear dependencies and ownership.
Enable transparency and decision-making: Define and track key program KPIs to measure velocity and delivery health. Surface top risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to enable faster, higher-quality decisions across engineering and product leadership.
Communicate with clarity: Craft high-quality communications that connect technical detail and business context for executives, customers, and partners, ensuring Applied's execution narrative is consistent and transparent across all stakeholders.