Manager, Technical Program Management (Advanced Hardware Manufacturing)

The role

You will lead a team that coordinates prototype sensor and compute hardware programs and moves them into high-volume serial manufacturing. You will work with hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing and finance leaders to turn priorities into executable plans.

What you will do

• Translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules and deliverables
• Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning and ramp milestones
• Coordinate the move from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and contract manufacturing partners
• Plan and track headcount, budgets and other program resources with functional leaders and finance
• Establish clear ownership, dependencies and delivery expectations across teams
• Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms and decision forums
• Identify risks early and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Prepare decision points and recommendations for leadership meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting
• 5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers
• Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes and production ramp
• Experience working with contract manufacturers

Nice to have

• Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving multiple functions
• Experience supporting high-volume serial manufacturing
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across disciplines
• Experience handling confidential business and technical information with discretion

About the company

Zoox is the employer posting this role, for a team working on prototype sensor and compute hardware programs and their transition to serial manufacturing.