Technical Program Manager, HW Systems and Safety

What we are looking for

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Technical Program Manager, HW Systems and Safety.

In this role, you will 

• Manage and be accountable for complex Hardware Systems and Safety programs through full product lifecycle at a large scale
• Consolidate input from a wide variety of functional teams and cross-functional initiatives, including hardware and software engineering, manufacturing and production planning, legal and regulatory compliance, safety and security, business and commercial development, finance, supply chain, and operations 
• Establish project plans, milestones, and priorities that align with product development milestones
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track status and to communicate key project metrics to the broader organization
• Identify, catalog, and report on risks to integration programs across multiple teams. Manage burndown of these risks through the program lifecycle. Proactively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to address roadblocks.
• Represent the HW Systems and Safety organization in program meetings to provide updates on project status including highlighting risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps.
• Support change management process and collaborate with fellow TPM cross-functionally on change approval and implementations
• Utilize analytical skills to identify opportunities and implement improvements within the HW Systems and Safety team
• Understand technical implementation at the system level and propose alternatives when necessary, ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective
• Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results

Required Qualifications

• Based at an Aurora office, in Pittsburgh, PA or San Francisco / Mountain View, CA in support of our mission first policy. Ability to travel.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of program management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability 
• Experience developing hardware through defined Product Development Process of Stage Gates.
• Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences at all levels, from line engineers to partners to C-level executives 
• Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges and risks.  Prior experience in engineering roles as an individual contributor is a plus.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve project management related issues.
• Hands-on experience using project management tools to execute and manage projects
• Experience using AI tools within a business setting to solve problems and improve productivity

The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$220,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.