Senior Technical Program Manager (Guidance & Routing)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Technical Program Manager (Guidance & Routing)
• Team focus: Autonomy

Description

Work cross-functionally with engineering leaders in mapping, map data infrastructure, and mission planning to convert corporate strategy into detailed roadmaps and drive execution. Build project schedules, define milestones, surface risks and dependencies, and communicate progress clearly as the organization scales the road network to new cities and delivers routing via a Mission Planner.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering managers across Mapping, Map Data Platform, and Mission Planner to translate strategy and milestones into roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide leadership visibility into risks, dependencies, and readiness for new city deployments
• Build scalable processes for maps, data, and routing that support every ride
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps, escalate risks, and drive issues to closure
• Act as a trusted partner to engineering leadership and a go-to resource for unblocking teams

Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience with at least 4 years in technical program management
• Strong track record leading ambiguous, complex programs across multiple engineering teams
• Ability to keep the big picture while delivering clear, structured, concise communications tailored to different audiences
• Deep familiarity with software and data infrastructure development processes
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including KPI and risk visualization; proficiency with program tools (Gantt charts, risk matrices, Smartsheet, Jira)

Benefits

• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation, bereavement) and additional unpaid time off
• Health insurance, long-term care insurance, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Compensation components may include base salary plus Amazon RSUs, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, and possibly a sign-on bonus
• Eligibility for stock-based compensation varies by geographic location and level