Program Manager, Tooling and Integrations

Role overview

A leadership-track program manager role sits inside the software quality and operations group of an autonomous driving organization, owning tooling and integrations that enable safe, scalable deployment of self-driving technology. The position drives large strategic technical programs that accelerate launch velocity for new products and automation, while mentoring a high-performing team of technical specialists and program managers.

Responsibilities

- Drive outcomes for large strategic technical programs spanning multiple engineering and operational organizations, setting short- and long-term priorities and delivering against project goals and OKRs. - Lead transformative improvements in integrations, tooling health, and access management through standardization, simplification, and automation, including building internal tools and dashboards that surface program health and efficiency. - Manage cross-project technical and operational dependencies and run launch review processes for major product, pipeline, and policy updates. - Support technical decision-making by interpreting data and trade-offs, weighing long-term vision against operational realities. - Serve as the principal connector between engineering development and operational integration, proactively identifying solutions to complex operational risks. - Mentor technical specialists and program managers, fostering a quality-first culture in a high-velocity environment.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience. - 10+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or tech-enabled operations across cross-functional partners. - 5+ years of people management experience. - Ability to translate operational constraints into technical requirements, quickly master new tools, and resolve technical roadblocks. - Proficiency in SQL and dashboarding tools such as Looker, with the ability to navigate complex database schemas. - Comfort thriving in a high-ambiguity, dynamic environment.

Nice to have

- Experience with fast-paced emerging technologies, particularly autonomous vehicles, AI, or data operations. - Strong consulting and analytical skills with systems-thinking capability. - Experience establishing standardized governance, processes, and tools for a PMO or Center of Excellence. - Familiarity with phases of the machine learning development lifecycle. - Lean or Six Sigma process improvement experience. - Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies.

Benefits and work setup

- 401(k) with company match. - 20 days of paid vacation per year, accruing over the first five years of employment. - 40 hours of statutory sick time per year plus discretionary sick days. - Maternity leave combining short-term disability and baby bonding for 28-30 weeks; 18 weeks of baby bonding leave. - 13 paid holidays per year. - US remote eligibility may be limited by state; candidates should confirm preferred location with the recruiter. - Base salary range of $190,000–$234,000 USD, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus, equity incentive plan, and additional benefits program.