Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager, Interiors/Exteriors/Restraints

Zoox is developing fully autonomous vehicles and the supporting ecosystem required to bring the technology to market at scale. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We believe the transition to self-driving vehicles requires a combination of elegant vision and uncompromising execution.As the Technical Program Manager for Interiors, Exteriors, and Restraints in Zoox s Vehicle Engineering Team, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally to ensure that this groundbreaking vehicle is delivered on time, to budget, and to a very high-quality standard.You will leverage your engineering expertise across interiors, exteriors, and restraint systems to lead engineers and suppliers in defining timelines for deliverables, identifying and escalating awareness of risks to develop mitigation plans, supporting budget planning activities, and clearly communicating progress to vehicle development management and the executive team. The Technical Program Manager amplifies the efficacy of the engineering team and works to improve and minimize processes to get work done. If you are excited about tackling challenging problems and guiding the team to success, we want to hear from you!

ResponsibilitiesCommunicate challenges and identify program risks across interiors, exteriors, and restraints commodities, while proactively developing mitigation plans with engineering teamsLead the transfer of engineering requirements and targets into a viable product by working with cross-functional teams, both internal and external, to drive open questions or issues to closureManage regular meetings with suppliers and internal customers to drive alignment and resolve issuesInterface with suppliers and contract manufacturers across commodities to align technical and quality expectations and ensure on-time deliveryDevelop schedules based on company milestones and ensure that programs remain on trackOversee delivery of parts and tooling for build and test purposes at the expected quality levelEstablish and maintain standard reports to provide concise, effective communication to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments, and present them to the executive teamLead change management process coordination with all stakeholdersWork with cross-functional teams to ensure Purchase Orders are issued on time to meet program deliverablesCollaborate with cross-functional teams engineering, quality, and supply chain to address issues and ensure smooth progression of multiple build phases while maintaining the existing fleetOwn program metrics and reporting, tracking KPIs and JIRA ticket health to surface trends and drive timely decision-making

QualificationsBS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience5+ years of engineering experience, or 5+ years of program management experienceExtensive knowledge of automotive product development and manufacturing processes, with a demonstrated track record of delivering components in partnership with engineering design and development teamsWorking knowledge of interiors, exteriors, and/or restraint systems requirements, analysis, and testing, and how these inputs influence design and development activitiesProven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects and meeting aggressive deadlinesStrong metrics management skills, with the ability to define, track, and report on program KPIs to drive accountabilityHands-on proficiency managing JIRA tickets and workflows to keep programs organized and movingComfortable working at a fast pace in a dynamic, ambiguous environment, with a bias toward actionExperience using Claude or other AI tools to accelerate program management work (e.g., data analysis, reporting, documentation)Strong data analysis and reporting skills, able to turn raw program data into clear insights for stakeholdersProficiency with project management and technical tools such as CAD, JIRA, Gantt charts, ERP, PLM, and GD&TAbility to keep the big picture in focus while providing clear, well-structured, and concise communication tailored to each audienceWillingness to travel as needed to support builds, supplier visits, and other program activities

Bonus QualificationsPassion for electric, autonomous mobility and next-generation vehicle development3D release experience in CATIA V6 or equivalentFamiliarity with manufacturing processes relevant to interiors, exteriors, or restraints (e.g., injection molding, plastics, fabrics, stamping, or restraint system qualification/testing)