Technical Program Manager (Product Software)

• We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of our most complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting the standard for program execution across the organization
• You will be a trusted partner to senior engineering and product leadership, driving strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, and business lines. This is a role for someone who brings deep technical intuition, strong organizational influence, and a track record of delivering at scale
• Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery
• Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities
• Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization
• Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level
• Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences — translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa
• Mentor and coach junior TPMs and contribute to building a high-performing program management function
• Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informed
• Input on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Affinity groups and sports clubs
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance
• Our crew’s health and happiness is our first priority. We offer comprehensive health and mental health support, a wellbeing program, and unlimited and flexible paid time away
• We invest in our crew—and their families—for the long term. That includes generous family planning support, caregiver support, and strong cash compensation with great equity upside
• We look after our crew when they’re in the office too. Our famous food program is a great example, featuring a daily changing menu of local and sustainable dishes
• There’s a busy calendar of social events at Zoox, with more sports teams than you can count. And, of course, playing with robots is an important part of the job description

Preferred experience

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs
• Strong technical foundation — able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk
• Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives
• Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level
• Exceptional communication and executive presence — skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts
• Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills