Description
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to own the end-to-end release management process for our autonomous vehicle software and hardware systems and to drive cross-functional program execution at scale.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for owning the release management lifecycle from planning through deployment, including release readiness criteria, go/no-go decisions, and post-release retrospectives. You will define and maintain release schedules that account for hardware/software dependencies, customer commitments, and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as the central coordination point for all release-related activities across engineering, QA, product, and field operations
- Driving program-level planning, tracking, and risk management across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Developing and maintaining release governance processes, including branching strategies, freeze windows, and rollback procedures in collaboration with engineering leads
- Identifying systemic risks and blockers across programs and driving resolution with appropriate urgency and escalation
- Building and reporting on program and release KPIs, surfacing insights that inform leadership decisions on scope, schedule, and resource trade-offs
To be successful in this role, you will need to have 6+ years of experience in program or project management within a technical environment, with direct ownership of release management processes. You should have a proven ability to manage complex, multi-team programs involving both software and hardware components.
Additionally, you should have strong command of Agile methodologies and SDLC practices, including experience adapting them to hardware-coupled development cycles. Excellent communication and facilitation skills are also essential, as you will need to drive alignment across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.
Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or other safety-critical industries is strongly preferred.