Technical Program Manager

We're looking for the following skills and experience. (The first three are our must-haves.)

Essential

Bias for action / program delivery: 5+ years leading complex, multi-team software or technology programs in fast-paced or early-stage environments. You get things done.

Technically strong: Comfortable working with engineers and reasoning about modern software, ML, and robotics stacks, even if you don't write code.

Systems thinking: You reason about how the parts of a complex system fit together, and how a change in one area ripples into others.

Stays neutral and adapts under pressure: Effective in high-tension, ambiguous situations; you flex your style to keep people aligned and moving.

Strong project management: Skilled at planning, prioritising, managing risk and dependencies, and adapting as things change.

Clear communicator: You explain complex ideas simply, surface risk early, listen well, and keep teams aligned.

Collaborative leader: You bring people together, influence without authority, and create a positive team culture.

Strategic thinking & problem-solving: You keep the bigger picture in mind, stay calm under pressure, and find creative solutions.

Product-minded: You focus on outcomes and the people your programs serve - prioritising by impact and defining what good looks like, not just tracking activity.

Growth mindset: Open to feedback and always looking to improve.

Desirable

Ideally 8+ years as a Technical Program Manager.

An engineering or computer science degree, or experience working as an engineer; excels in Jira (or similar).

Exposure to autonomous vehicles, robotics, ML, simulation / evaluation, or other safety-critical or compute-heavy domains.

This is a full-time role based in our office in London. At Wayve, we want the best of all worlds, so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home.

Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.

We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply. At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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