Technical Program Manager - Trucking Operations

The role

You will drive execution of global autonomous trucking programs and own program milestones for OEM customers. You will lead operational launches at new sites and translate autonomy deployment goals into schedules and decisions.

What you will do

• Own program milestones end to end for strategic trucking engagements with global truck OEMs
• Lead new operational launches including bringing up autonomous trucking operations at new sites and routes
• Surface and resolve risk early
• Be the source of truth on program status for working teams and executives
• Work directly with OEM customers and stakeholders to pin down use cases and clarify requirements
• Implement operating practices that scale
• Support business development by contributing to technical proposals and RFQ responses

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of program or project management experience on advanced software, robotics, or autonomous vehicle programs (ADAS or L4 autonomy)
• Demonstrated ownership of a program launch or operational bring-up from plan through steady state
• Track record running programs across distributed teams, sites, and time zones
• Ability to get deep into technical detail regarding hardware, software, and field operations
• Communication skills credible with engineers and OEM executives
• Willingness to travel internationally to customer and operational sites

Nice to have

• Direct experience on L4 autonomy programs, particularly trucking or long-haul freight
• Experience in commercial vehicle, logistics, or fleet operations
• Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 customers on joint development programs

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.