Technical Program Manager, Robot Platforms

Foster City, CAVehicle Development – Vehicle Program Management /Full-time /On-siteThe Program Timing Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated program timelines/schedules for vehicle programs. This role ensures that all program activities, from concept through the start of production, are properly sequenced, resourced, and tracked against critical milestones. The analyst provides schedule visibility, identifies timing risks, and supports program teams in delivering on-time vehicle launches.In this role, you will:Build and maintain integrated master schedules, key milestones, and critical paths aligned with the vehicle product development lifecycle.Define task dependencies, durations, and resource requirements across cross-functional teams.Track program progress against baselines, proactively identifying critical path bottlenecks, delays, and schedule risks.Develop mitigation plans for at-risk activities and escalate timing issues with actionable recommendations.Prepare timing status reports, executive dashboards, and timeline presentations for management gateway reviews.Track and report core timing KPIs, including milestone adherence, schedule slippage, and on-time delivery.Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure cross-functional timeline alignment.Coordinate critical milestones across functional areas, including sourcing, tooling, validation, and launch timing.Maintain scheduling tools and standardize timing templates across multiple program platforms to ensure data integrity.Drive continuous improvement in program scheduling processes and methodologies.Qualifications5+ years of experience in program scheduling, project planning, or timing analysisExperience in automotive or manufacturing program environments strongly preferredKnowledge of automotive product development processes (APQP, gateway/phase reviews)Understanding of vehicle program milestones (SOP, PPAP, launch, ramp-up)Familiarity with automotive development lifecycle and launch processesUnderstanding of engineering, tooling, and manufacturing timing dependenciesKnowledge of supplier readiness and PPAP timing requirementsAwareness of validation, testing, and homologation timingBonus QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related fieldProject management certification (PMP) advantageous$165,000 - $198,000 a yearBase Salary RangeThere are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.Follow us on LinkedInAccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.