Director, Technical Program Management

About the Company

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.

Meet the Team

Torc is looking for a Director of Technical Product Management to lead and grow our TPM organization as we continue building our autonomous driving platform. This organization sits at the center of product and engineering, driving clear backlogs, roadmaps, and execution across complex hardware and software systems while ensuring teams stay aligned and on track.

What You’ll Do

You’ll partner closely with engineering leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to keep priorities clear and delivery moving. You’ll also lead and develop the TPM team, setting direction, supporting growth, and creating a strong, team‑first environment that drives results.

• Refine technical program management and engineering processes for the delivery of an industry‑leading autonomous commercial vehicle product.
• Drive TPM team’s progress towards completion of required milestones, communicating regularly to all levels within the team, engineering department, and overall organization.
• See the bigger picture and work through organizational silos to create alignment and partnerships between leaders.
• Learn and understand the technical domain of the team and stakeholders.
• Enforce engineering and program management best practices, improving quality, efficiency, and accuracy of the team’s work.
• Collaborate with other leaders and teams to meet program goals, support team performance, and achieve strategic objectives.
• Support TPM management in maintaining and reporting group budgets, initiatives, and procedures.
• Participate in team, department, and company events, meetings, and activities.
• Ensure employee engagement, relationship development, and performance feedback to understand career goals and competencies, creating and implementing career development and coaching plans.
• Identify organizational hiring needs and work with managers to approve, post, hire, and onboard roles efficiently.
• Conduct ongoing compensation analysis in collaboration with peer managers and People Operations to retain existing talent.
• Handle employee corrective actions and conflict resolution, modeling compliance with all company regulations and ensuring team compliance.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 5+ years of Technical Product Management leadership and experience managing people leaders.
• Knowledge and experience in the automotive, ADAS, or autonomous vehicle industry.
• Experience directing or managing a functional area that impacts the entire organization.
• Experience developing business plans and operational priorities that meet organizational goals.
• Ability to serve as a strategic partner to the organization to identify and plan how to meet future needs.

Bonus Points

• Experience within the L4 Autonomous Trucking or Vehicle Industry.

Perks of Being a Torc’r

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation available immediately after start date.
• Company‑wide holiday office closures.
• AD&D and life insurance.

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc’s total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign‑on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Job Information

Job ID: R-

Hiring Range for Job Opening

US Pay Range: $226,400—$271,700 USD

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