Manager, Technical Program Management - Artificial Intelligence
Zoox
Apply to this job Foster City, CA hybrid Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted February 21, 2026 Last posted February 21, 2026
Job description
Zoox’s Autonomy Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a leader to manage our autonomy perception TPM team. As the manager of our autonomy perception TPM team, you will partner with management on strategy, roadmapping, improvement of our development & release processes, and guidance of the perception team towards delivering Zoox’s needs. You will be responsible for a team of TPMs and handle performance, mentoring, career growth, retention, and hiring. You and your team will work with the various sub-teams and initiatives within the autonomy software organization and stakeholders across Zoox to develop project schedules, identify milestones, flag risks, estimate budgets, and clearly communicate ongoing progress.
In this role, you will:
- Lead an experienced team of TPMs and leverage your technical & managerial skills to deliver high-impact results, while growing the TPM team through hiring & guiding the professional development of team members
- Set the program management direction for the autonomy perception TPM team, and iterate on our development processes
- Work with autonomy and perception software department leaders to translate the top-down corporate strategy and milestones into detailed product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
- Create and deliver technical presentations that explain program initiatives to downstream consumer teams
- Represent the team in cross-departmental forums, with key stakeholders, and in executive meetings
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments
Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
- At least 10 years of experience in engineering, program management, or management consulting
- At least 5 years of experience managing a team of technical program managers
- Deep familiarity with autonomy software development processes & proficiency in tools or processes required to manage complex projects (i.e. Gantt charts, risk matrixes, Smartsheet, JIRA, etc.)
- An ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with Perception, AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, large language models, reinforcement learning, simulation, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
- Experience with developing and scaling strategy, processes, plans, procedures, reporting and handling escalations
- Experience managing through other managers.
Compensation (from employer):
215000–278000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Lead autonomy perception TPM team, manage projects, optimize processes, communicate with stakeholders.
Job title
Manager, Technical Program Management - Artificial Intelligence
Experience level
senior level
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Foster City, CA, no remote work permitted.
Salary
215000–278000 USD per year
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
program managementteam managementrisk managementproject schedulingcommunication
Preferred skills
perceptionai/mlautonomous vehiclescomputer visionlarge language models
Specializations
autonomy softwareAI/MLprogram managementcomputer visionreinforcement learning
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Foster City, CA, USA
On-site City