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Manager, Safety Clearance Program Management

Foster City, CAOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Oversees end-to-end SDMA clearance processes and leads a team of Technical Program Managers to manage safety-critical clearance programs for autonomous robotaxi systems.

About this role

Zoox is on an ambitious journey to develop a full-stack autonomous mobility solution for cities and safely deploy such a robotaxi solution. The System Design and Mission Assurance (SDMA) team plays a foundational role in the company's success, responsible for constructing the safety case and fail-operational design for our autonomous driving robots before public road deployment. You will be part of an organization with strong leadership and a transparent, respectful culture that enables you to reach your full potential.

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee and manage the end-to-end SDMA clearance process, ensuring all program stages are executed efficiently while ensuring scalable and robust processes are implemented as the company expands
  • Lead a team of Technical Program Managers, providing guidance and support for multiple concurrent clearance programs, including live service, early milestone, and clearance
  • Develop and drive program schedules, milestones, and deliverables related to the safety and clearance of our autonomous robotaxi
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all clearance-related activities, facilitating communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
  • Define and manage the scope and timeline for the various clearance activities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to the clearance programs while managing dependencies across various teams
  • Report on program status, risks, and progress to senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and timelines

    • Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of shipping complex, safety-critical systems
  • Experience managing and leading teams of program managers or technical leads
  • BS or MS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of complex hardware and software development lifecycles
  • Experience in program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 or other safety-related standards (e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178C)
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry
  • Familiarity with systems engineering and requirements management

    • Skills

    Clearance ProcessesConfluenceCross-functional LeadershipDependency ManagementHardware Development LifecyclesISO 26262JiraMilestone PlanningProgram ManagementProject SchedulingRequirements ManagementRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementSafety-critical SystemsSmartsheetSoftware Development LifecyclesStakeholder CommunicationStatus ReportingSystems Engineering

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