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Manager, Technical Program Management - System Safety for Cross Functional Initiatives
Zoox
CAN
Full-time
Manager · 7+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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In this role, you will:
Develop, drive, and own the end-to-end strategy for cross-functional Verification and Validation (V&V) programs from planning through execution and closure.
Lead cross-functional coordination to define comprehensive simulation-based and structured test plans.
Align validation pipelines and synchronize program execution across technical program managers and engineering leads.
Manage risk assessments, track critical issues, drive cross-team resolutions, and escalate challenges where necessary.
Define and track resource requirements, identify critical paths, and maintain visibility into key program milestones.
Ensure program transparency, proactively identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and quality targets.
Debrief company executives on program-critical topics
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs or engineering initiatives, preferably in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or related industries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through critical paths and deliver programs under tight timelines.
- Proficiency with project and issue tracking tools such as JIRA, and familiarity with Gantt charting, dependency mapping, and critical path management.
- Strong technical foundation with the ability to collaborate effectively with deep engineering teams across hardware, software, and systems disciplines.
- Proven track record of driving cross-functional programs to completion in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency with basic statistics and probability
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with validation of safety-critical or high-integrity systems.
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