Senior Program Manager
Core
End-to-end delivery of high-complexity programs for an autonomous vehicle platform, managing testing activities across multiple modalities, teams, and regions.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicles)
Builds
Autonomous vehicle testing programs and validation cycles
Domain
Autonomous Vehicles / Transportation Technology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Program strategy & execution, Test management & execution, Risk & priority management, OKRs & KPIs, Cross-functional coordination, Executive reporting, Process refinement, Mentorship
Preferred skills
PMP or Agile certification
Technologies
Simulation, closed-course testing, public road testing
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of product area and system interdependencies; Lead projects from ideation to execution ensuring reliability and quality; Proactively identify and manage risks and blockers across workstreams; Propose and own goal-level OKRs impacting department-wide KPIs; Maintain coordination with development and V&V cycles; Coordinate work across multiple teams to resolve scheduling conflicts; Provide routine program updates to executive leadership; Build consensus and alignment across diverse stakeholders; Refine internal processes to improve team efficiency; Mentor team members and guide knowledge sharing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC