Senior Technical Program Manager, Cameras at zoox

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Manager to join Zoox’s Advanced Hardware Engineering team. This role is responsible for delivering the autonomous hardware, sensing suites, and electronic control units that power our future fleet of self-driving vehicles, with a focus on the Camera Sensor Suite.

Key Responsibilities

• →Drive the Camera program forward with thought and energetic leadership, supporting architecture alignment, hardware development, validation, and integration for our 5MP and LWIR (thermal) systems.
• →Translate corporate strategy and top-down milestones into detailed camera product roadmaps, timelines, and technical deliverables in partnership with department leaders.
• →Manage internal development and tests by using task management systems (e.g., JIRA) to clearly structure, communicate, and track sensor-specific workstreams.
• →Define and track resource requirements and program spend against budget, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders and Finance teams.
• →Oversee technical supplier activities, including design review, design for manufacturing, build planning, execution, and the implementation of robust end-of-line tests and calibration procedures prior to delivery.
• →Partner with procurement and supplier quality teams to ensure excellent external partnerships and the on-time delivery of high-precision camera components.
• →Collaborate with in-house manufacturing experts to ensure all processes are in place for final camera assembly and vehicle integration, ensuring parts meet exact specifications.
• →Coordinate root-cause analysis and overall response for camera issues occurring in the fleet, maintaining strict "JIRA ticket hygiene" and cross-functional momentum for resolutions.
• →Ensure goal delivery by working across the Program Management Office, SW/FW (Computer Vision) teams, safety teams, and vehicle manufacturing.
• →Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
• →Facilitate technical trade-off discussions and align team perspectives using options matrices to help the program team make informed sensor-related decisions.
• →Maintain a disciplined business and meeting cadence, ensuring structured meeting agendas are set for critical topics and every team member understands their accountability.