We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of ourmost complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a highdegree of autonomy, setting the standard for program execution across the organization. Youwill be a trusted partner to senior engineering and product leadership, driving strategic initiativesthat span multiple teams, systems, and business lines. This is a role for someone who bringsdeep technical intuition, strong organizational influence, and a track record of delivering atscale.
In this role, you will:
- Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiativeswith 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 practicesacross 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 andportfolio 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 programmanagement function.
- Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informed
input on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record ofdelivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.
- Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, includinglarge-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
- Strong technical foundation able to engage credibly in architectural discussions,understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence skilled at influencing withoutauthority and navigating organizational dynamics.
- Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at anorganizational level.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions underpressure in fast-paced environments.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or productengineering programs.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts.
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.
- Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
