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ZooxTechnical Program Manager, PMO - Test Fleet Program (Contract)
Zoox is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a six-month contract within its Program Management Office. This initiative brings early-career talent into the team to work…
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Zoox is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a six-month contract within its Program Management Office. This initiative brings early-career talent into the team to work on the test fleet program for purpose-built robotaxis. The position is designed for individuals who show high learning potential and a history of strong academic or project performance. Contractors will tackle structured challenges to support autonomous mobility services, focusing on cross-functional alignment, process automation,…
Job Description
Zoox is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a six-month contract within its Program Management Office. This initiative brings early-career talent into the team to work on the test fleet program for purpose-built robotaxis. The position is designed for individuals who show high learning potential and a history of strong academic or project performance. Contractors will tackle structured challenges to support autonomous mobility services, focusing on cross-functional alignment, process automation, and deliverable tracking.
The role requires working on-site at the office five days a week. It offers an opportunity to build foundational program management skills while collaborating with engineering, vehicle development, manufacturing, and operations groups. Zoox is focused on developing ground-up autonomous vehicle fleets and urban mobility ecosystems, combining robotics, machine learning, and design.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze data independently to design standardized program tracking templates
- Partner with engineering and product stakeholders to structure, define, and monitor major project deliverables
- Identify process automation opportunities and build enhanced reporting dashboards and tooling
- Review technical project deliverables to confirm they align with strategic objectives
- Build collaborative relationships across multiple functional teams to drive continuous project momentum
Requirements
- Demonstrated history of high performance in academic or project work
- Tangible background in delivering functional projects, such as student engineering contests or hackathons
- Experience improving teamwork dynamics and communication routines during group challenges
- Deep engagement with a technical subject through hobbies, side projects, or studies
- Availability to work on-site five days per week
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
- High potential for growth and a demonstrated passion for learning
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or complex hardware and software ecosystems
- Prior internship experience in program management or a technology company
- Familiarity with project management software like Jira
- Basic data analysis or scripting abilities using Python or SQL
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a six-month contract position.
Is this job remote?
No, this is an on-site role that requires working from the office five days per week.
What education is required for this role?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field, such as Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or a related discipline.
What is the salary for this position?
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