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Senior Technical Program Manager; Product Software

Job in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for: Zoox
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Technical Program Manager (Product Software)

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs
  • Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-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 without authority and navigating organizational dynamics
  • Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments
  • (Desirable) Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs
  • (Desirable) Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts
  • (Desirable) PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus
  • (Desirable) Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous
  • (Desirable) Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
What the job involves
  • 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
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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