Technical Program Manager (Foster City)
Motion Recruitment, Foster City, CA, United States
Our client, an
autonomous vehicle company,
is looking for someone to join their team as a
Technical Program Manager. This role is hybrid in Foster City, CA.
*This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits*
In this role, you will support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Mapping, and Collision Avoidance. This is a project-based role focused on planning, driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focused on improving autonomous driving behavior.
Support the development of programs for the TeleGuidance and Routing team
Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
Create and deliver executive-facing updates on status, risks, and key accomplishment
Required Skills & Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of program management experience, with a focus on software development.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix).
Drive Autonomy software and Mapping content releases by partnering with autonomy and cross functional teams
Standardize the Frameworks and Automate the processes
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics.
Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environment
autonomous vehicle company,
is looking for someone to join their team as a
Technical Program Manager. This role is hybrid in Foster City, CA.
*This is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits*
In this role, you will support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, Mapping, and Collision Avoidance. This is a project-based role focused on planning, driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focused on improving autonomous driving behavior.
Support the development of programs for the TeleGuidance and Routing team
Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
Create and deliver executive-facing updates on status, risks, and key accomplishment
Required Skills & Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of program management experience, with a focus on software development.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix).
Drive Autonomy software and Mapping content releases by partnering with autonomy and cross functional teams
Standardize the Frameworks and Automate the processes
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired
Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics.
Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environment