Manager, Technical Program Management

Zoox
Fremont, CA
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Zoox filed 126 H-1B positions titled "Senior Technical Program Manager". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Candidates with extensive hardware and manufacturing experience and leadership in technical program management will find this strategic coordination role in Fremont, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in hardware development and leadership over technical program managers
    — “At least five years of experience managing Technical Program Managers”
  • Individuals with deep manufacturing process knowledge and cross-functional collaboration experience
    — “Partner with leaders across hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance”
  • Professionals who have successfully led transitions from prototypes to high-volume production
    — “Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in engineering or program management
    — “At least 12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting”
  • Compensation is tied to geographic location and internal leveling, not just experience
    — “Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in production readiness and capacity planning in your resume
    — “Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing”
  • Highlight your ability to identify risks and coordinate mitigation plans with teams
    — “Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans”
  • Showcase your capability to prepare leadership decision points with data and recommendations
    — “Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed”
  • Demonstrate your experience with contract manufacturers and supply chain coordination
    — “Experience working with contract manufacturers”
  • Quantify your impact on program milestones and resource management in your interview narrative
    — “Define milestones, track resources and budgets, and communicate progress to stakeholders”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Coordinated prototype sensor and compute hardware programs
  • Supported transition to high-volume serial manufacturing
  • Maintained schedules and defined milestones
  • Identified and mitigated risks
  • Prepared decision points for leadership meetings
Typical background
12+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting5+ years of experience managing Technical Program Managers

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical Program ManagementHardware DevelopmentManufacturing ProcessesProduction RampContract ManufacturingProject PlanningGantt Chart ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder CommunicationDecision-makingOperating RhythmsDecision Forums

Preferred

Project Planning And Tracking ToolsBuilding Effective Working RelationshipsHandling Confidential Information

Stack & domain

Program ManagementHardware DevelopmentManufacturing ProcessesProduction RampContract ManufacturingProject PlanningGantt Chart ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkTechnical Program ManagementHardware EngineeringManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

As Manager, Technical Program Management, you will lead the team responsible for coordinating prototype sensor and compute hardware programs and supporting their transition to high-volume serial manufacturing. You will partner with leaders across hardware, software, vehicle engineering, product, manufacturing, and finance to turn strategic priorities into executable plans. Your team will maintain schedules, define milestones, track resources and budgets, identify risks, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

In this job, you will:

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Partner with department leaders to translate company priorities and milestones into product roadmaps, program schedules, and defined deliverables.

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Oversee technical programs for high-volume serial manufacturing, including production readiness, capacity planning, ramp milestones, and the resolution of issues that affect output.

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Coordinate the transition from prototype builds to serial production with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners.

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Work with functional leaders and finance to plan and track headcount, budgets, and other program resources. Establish clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery expectations across participating teams.

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Define and maintain program management processes, operating rhythms, and decision forums.

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Identify risks early, make their impact visible, and coordinate mitigation plans with engineering and manufacturing teams.

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Prepare decision points for leadership meetings, including the information and recommendations needed to resolve blockers.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

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At least 12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, or management consulting.

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At least five years of experience managing Technical Program Managers.

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Experience with hardware development, manufacturing processes, and production ramp.

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Experience working with contract manufacturers.

Bonus Qualifications:

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Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving multiple functions.

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Experience supporting high-volume serial manufacturing.

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Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools, including schedule and Gantt chart management.

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Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and engineers across disciplines.

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Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex program information clearly and concisely for different audiences.

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Experience handling confidential business and technical information with discretion.

Compensation:

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.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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