Job Description
A Technical Product Program Manager at Aurora will lead cross-functional projects related to autonomous driving technology, collaborating with engineering teams to plan, prioritize, and execute development efforts that enhance the safety, efficiency, and accessibility of self-driving systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Behavior Planning and software teams to plan, prioritize, and develop algorithms for safe and comfortable trajectories.
- Assess requirements, facilitate selection of optimal solutions, and coordinate team efforts to evolve tools and operational processes.
- Track project progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to management and stakeholders.
- Manage large-scale, cross-functional projects, ensuring efficient workflows and project momentum.
- Remove obstacles, identify communication or schedule gaps, escalate issues, and support teams in balancing priorities.
- Understand technical designs and architectures, propose technical alternatives, and clarify technical priorities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, or Engineering Manager, or Engineer in an autonomous systems, robotics, data science, machine learning, computer vision, or software development environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Data Science, Information Systems or a related area, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability preferred.
- A strong familiarity with machine learning models, robotics or computer vision systems and their architecture.
- Experience with the design, development, and launch of groundbreaking products or delivery of significant and novel technology programs that have a direct, measurable impact.
- High technical aptitude with the ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks, and work closely with engineers.
- Strong experience in project management with practical familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and the ability to apply them where best suited.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication based on audience.
- Passion for shipping new-to-market products and the ability to dynamically adapt to new responsibilities needed to do so.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range: 181-262K per year
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Hybrid work environment with in-office presence at least 3 days per week
Commitment to safety policies
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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