Zoox
Automotive
RobotProgramDirector
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“Robot Program Director at Zoox. Skills: Program management, Vehicle development. Lead the development of the Robotaxi. Drive cross-functional teams”
What You'll Achieve.
meeting its high-performance targets; remaining on time; within budget; to a very high-quality standard
Industry & Context.
Resolve or escalate issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience, 15+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry, Proven experience launching at least one vehicle program from start to finish, preferably multiple programs, Extensive experience in product development at all product ideation, design, release, prototyping, validation, launch and production, Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i. e. Gantt charts)
What You'll Do.
Lead the development of the Robotaxi
Drive cross-functional teams
Plan and execute vehicle program
Determine program milestones
Define program deliverables
Review program progress
Track program progress
Resolve or escalate issues
Escalate for management support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
driving cross-functional teams across Zoox; Work with core team members; Collaborate with teams to find solutions
Process & Methodology
program management, program delivery, program milestones, program timing, program deliverables, program schedule, program status, complex projects
Full Job Description
## Description Zoox is developing autonomous mobility from the ground up. The Vehicle Program team ensures that this groundbreaking vehicle is delivered, meeting its high-performance targets while remaining on time, within budget, and to a very high-quality standard. Reporting to the VP of Vehicle Development, the Robot Program Director is responsible for program management and delivery of one of the vehicle programs within Zoox. Zoox’s ground-up robotaxi, created to optimize the full autonomous rider experience. It embodies the future of transportation enabled by the bespoke design of an autonomous vehicle. This role serves as the chief technical and program lead for one of our robotaxi vehicles. You will be responsible for high-impact decisions, both technical and strategic in nature. ## In this role, you will Lead the development of the Robotaxi, driving cross-functional teams across Zoox to plan and execute the vehicle program. Determine program milestones: Work with core team members to define key program timing. Define the deliverables: Align on requirements for each team at each milestone and define the benchmark for completing them. Set the schedule: Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members. Review progress: Create regular status checks to ensure the program remains on track. Track Progress: Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program status. Resolve or escalate issues: Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations. Escalate for management support: Ensure appropriate resources are in place across the cross-functional team to execute program deliverables. ## Qualifications BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. 15+ years of experience in engineering or program management in the automotive or equivalent industry. Proven experience launching at least one vehicle program from start to finish, preferably multiple programs. Extensive experience in product development
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