Technical Program Manager at Caterpillar responsible for extensive project management and engineering collaborations. Leading technical programs and ensuring timely delivery throughout product lifecycle.
About the role
- Senior Technical Program Manager overseeing the Camera program at Zoox, driving cross-functional collaboration and integration for self-driving vehicle systems.
Responsibilities
- Drive the Camera program forward with thought and energetic leadership, supporting architecture alignment, hardware development, validation, and integration for our 5MP and LWIR (thermal) systems.
- Translate corporate strategy and top-down milestones into detailed camera product roadmaps, timelines, and technical deliverables in partnership with department leaders.
- Manage internal development and tests by using task management systems (e.g., JIRA) to clearly structure, communicate, and track sensor-specific workstreams.
- Define and track resource requirements and program spend against budget, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders and Finance teams.
- Oversee technical supplier activities, including design review, design for manufacturing, build planning, execution, and the implementation of robust end-of-line tests and calibration procedures prior to delivery.
- Partner with procurement and supplier quality teams to ensure excellent external partnerships and the on-time delivery of high-precision camera components.
- Collaborate with in-house manufacturing experts to ensure all processes are in place for final camera assembly and vehicle integration, ensuring parts meet exact specifications.
- Coordinate root-cause analysis and overall response for camera issues occurring in the fleet, maintaining strict "JIRA ticket hygiene" and cross-functional momentum for resolutions.
- Ensure goal delivery by working across the Program Management Office, SW/FW (Computer Vision) teams, safety teams, and vehicle manufacturing.
- Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders on program status, issues/risks, and accomplishments.
- Facilitate technical trade-off discussions and align team perspectives using options matrices to help the program team make informed sensor-related decisions.
- Maintain a disciplined business and meeting cadence, ensuring structured meeting agendas are set for critical topics and every team member understands their accountability.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in an engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in leading engineering teams and/or program management
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end hardware development, including HW/SW integration, rapid design cycles, and scaling products from concept through supplier-base manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with project management/reporting tools (i.e., SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)
- Ability to communicate clearly, lead by influence, and build strong relationships with team members and leadership
- Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver
Benefits
- 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
- life insurance
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