Senior Technical Program Manager, Systems Engineering - Nuro

Who We Are 

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro is a leading autonomous technology company with vehicles on road today in California and Texas. The company’s core technology is the Nuro Driver, an integrated autonomous driving system consisting of state-of-the-art, AI-first software and custom-built sense and compute hardware. The first commercial application of the Nuro Driver is autonomous goods delivery with our custom, electric, zero-occupant vehicles in partnership with some of the most recognized brands in the world including Uber and FedEx.

About the Team

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help Nuro deliver complex and strategic multi-functional engineering projects.

About the Work

• Actively manage cross functional collaboration between Systems Engineering, Software & Operations groups to drive project progress
• Partner with Tech Leads Managers from software and systems engineering teams to create roadmap and project plans 
• Guide the planning and execution process of the engineering team
  • Manage and track project status, identity and mitigate risks and raise resources allocation concerns to the Lead TPM
  • Manage team priorities to ensure delivery of program goals
• Regularly communicate project status updates
  • Summarize team progress to communicate the state of the project
• Help with decision making by concisely summarizing data regarding issues and project needs
• Respond tactically & be able to pivot quickly to escalations and changing priorities
• Demonstrate strong understanding of software development process 
• Be able to translate & present technical information to non technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address complex challenges and find effective solutions    
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Agile project managements
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, understand their needs and ensure that deliverables meets or exceed expectations

About You

• At least 7+ years of total working experience, 5+ years of experience in leading a project team preferably in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, aerospace, medical device or automotive industry.
• Excellent communication skills, and an ability to build relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration between people and teams.
• Mastery of project management tools and Agile methodologies.
• Start-up DNA: you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high ambiguity and competing priorities.
• “Technical curiosity” - needs to be really driven to “see a problem, solve a problem” 
• Able to pivot quickly & work on the fly without losing sight of the big picture
• Need to be fearless in standing up and asking for what is needed, can’t be intimidated to fight for resources or revamp broken processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering, and/or equivalent technical experience or aptitude.

Bonus Points 

• Experience in AV, Systems, SW and/or Validation
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up like environment

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $152,000 and $228,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Last updated: 12 days ago