Wayve
Technical Program Manager
Sunnyvale · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$172k-$274kDetected 27 days ago
Machine LearningProject ManagementJiraRoboticsCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- You'll turn ambiguity into clear plans and keep multi-team delivery predictable in a fast-moving environment.
- A successful TPM is a force multiplier - helping teams move faster, more effectively, and with purpose.
- We hire TPMs across several areas - for example robotics, evaluation & validation, AI platform, and data operations - and we'll explore the best fit with you through the process.
Responsibilities
- Drive project delivery: Own the project lifecycle and improve delivery outcomes through structured execution and coordination.
- Manage risk proactively: Anticipate issues, develop mitigation plans, and minimise impact on timelines and quality.
- Keep stakeholders aligned: Engage regularly with internal stakeholders, manage expectations, and deliver on commitments.
- Align with business goals: Ensure programs directly support Wayve's strategic priorities by making smart scope and resource decisions.
- Champion continuous improvement: Lead retros, encourage feedback, and implement changes to improve processes, team dynamics, and outcomes.
- Collaborative leader: You bring people together, influence without authority, and create a positive team culture.
Requirements
- An engineering or computer science degree, or experience working as an engineer
- If you're passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
- An engineering or computer science degree, or experience working as an engineer; excels in Jira (or similar).
Compensation
- This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $171,600 to $274,000, plus a competitive equity package.
Company info
- Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
- Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
- In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
- At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment
- We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
- Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
- As a Technical Program Manager at Wayve, you'll lead complex, cross-functional programs across our engineering org - spanning AI, software, robotics, infrastructure, evaluation, validation, data, and product.
- Working closely with engineering and cross-functional partners, your impact will be measured by your ability to deliver programs, drive efficiency, manage risk, and align execution with business goals.
- Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.
- Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
- Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.
- Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
- In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
Visa & Work Authorization
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