Senior Autonomy Technical Project Manager

Role overview

This senior technical project manager role leads cross-functional teams working on autonomous vehicle and self-driving technology development. The position coordinates across engineering, software, product, finance, and operations groups to clarify ambiguous requirements, prioritize competing workstreams, assess risks, and track progress on complex R&D initiatives. It is a hybrid position based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with occasional travel to operational sites.

Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams tackling hard technical problems in autonomous driving - Break down complex challenges using data-driven analysis so engineers can solve them efficiently - Translate fuzzy requirements into clear, prioritized project plans - Identify project risks early and drive aggressive mitigation strategies - Maintain detailed status tracking and communicate progress, root cause findings, and outcomes to diverse audiences - Coordinate frequently with autonomy, vehicle engineering, software, product, finance, and operations functions

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, ideally in Engineering, Computer Science, or another highly technical field - At least 2 years of prior experience as an engineer or in a highly technical role - At least 2 years managing direct reports, including mentoring and coaching - At least 5 years of technical project management experience covering team management, planning, status updates, and risk management, ideally in fast-paced R&D settings - Ability to clearly document ambiguous challenges so project teams can move efficiently - Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts and data-backed results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Understanding of software and hardware development lifecycles, integration processes, and test/validation complexity

Nice to have

- Working-level knowledge of the autonomous vehicle industry - 7+ years of project or program management experience - 5+ years of experience managing direct reports, mentoring, and coaching - Prior startup experience

Benefits and work setup

- Hybrid arrangement combining remote work with scheduled time at a primary office or site - Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans - Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care - Retirement benefits with an immediately vested employer contribution - Generous paid parental leave and a phased return-to-work program - Flexible vacation policy plus paid company holidays - Total Wellness Program offering resources for overall wellbeing - Standard office physical demands including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds - Salary range of $150,000–$180,000 USD