Technical Program Manager, PMO - Test Fleet Program (Contract)
About The Position
The Program Management Office (PMO) at Zoox is responsible for driving cross-functional program planning and execution. The L3 Program within PMO focuses on the optimal allocation and usage of the test fleet, operated nationwide with leading-edge hardware and software. This role is for early-career talent with a history of high performance and eagerness to apply skills to complex challenges. As a Technical Program Manager (6-month contract), you will work on concrete projects to make an impact, grow into a leader, and improve program structures. This is an on-site role requiring five days per week in the office.
Requirements
- Deep Passion for a Technical Subject: Candidates who go deep into a topic they are passionate about, whether it's a school project, a personal hobby, or a side hustle.
- A Builder's Mindset: Tangible experience shipping projects that work. This could be through student engineering competitions such as FSAE or developing a product out of a hackathon.
- A Knack for Collaboration: People who make teams work better together. Experience adjusting how your team collaborated during a challenge, establishing a new communication routine for a club project, or any other instance where you thoughtfully improved teamwork.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related discipline).
- A demonstrated passion for learning and a high potential for growth.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to work independently, manage projects, and show initiative.
- A deep curiosity and interest in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or complex software and hardware systems.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience in a technology company, program management, or a related field.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira.
- Basic scripting or data analysis skills (e.g., Python, SQL).
Responsibilities
- Drive Clarity and Unity: Work independently to gather and analyze information from various teams to create unified program management templates, helping to standardize how we track deliverables across different parts of the company.
- Structure for Success: Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering and product to define, structure, and track key program deliverables, ensuring that our most critical initiatives are aligned and on track.
- Improve Our Processes: Identify opportunities for process automation and tooling improvements. You’ll have the chance to build better dashboards and tools that enhance program reporting and efficiency.
- Dive Deep into the Details: Engage with the technical details of our programs, participating in the review process for project-level deliverables to ensure they meet our strategic intent.
- Communicate and Collaborate: Develop strong relationships with a wide range of teams, learning how to communicate effectively and drive progress in a highly cross-functional environment.
Benefits
- Eligible for a benefits package as offered by the vendor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
