# Technical Program Manager - Product Software at Zoox

Technical Program Manager - Product Software at Zoox in Foster City, CA. Hybrid, full-time, paying $186k–$224k. Posted May 20, 2026.

- Company: Zoox
- Location: Foster City, CA
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $186k–$224k
- Experience: 7+ years
- Posted: 2026-05-20
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/5c373b68-b18b-45ef-b69e-7c0f8e578b57/apply
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/technical-program-manager-product-software-zoox-safgwz

## Requirements

- 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.
- Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
- Strong technical foundation — able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
- Exceptional communication and executive presence — skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics.
- Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of our most complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting the standard for program execution across the organization. You will be a trusted partner to senior engineering and product leadership, driving strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, and business lines. This is a role for someone who brings deep technical intuition, strong organizational influence, and a track record of delivering at scale.

### In this role, you will:

- Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery.

- Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities.

- Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization.

- Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities.

- Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level. 

- Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences — translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa.

- Mentor and coach junior TPMs and contribute to building a high-performing program management function.

- Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informed
input on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk.

### Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.

- Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.

- Strong technical foundation — able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.

- Exceptional communication and executive presence — skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics.

- Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level.

- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.

### Bonus Qualifications

- Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs.

- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts.

- PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.

- Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous.

- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.