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Staff Program Manager
| Company | Woven |
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| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $161000 – $264500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or similar fields of study
- 10+ years of program management experience within a software, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or mobility-related industry.
- Proven track record of leading large programs to successful delivery spanning cross-functional engineering organizations of 100+ stakeholders.
- Experience driving technical programs in ambiguity, with only high-level direction across distributed teams and diverse business cultures.
- Experience with establishing and evolving program operations and decision making structures adapting to team culture and operating constraints.
- Knowledge of software product engineering, integration, release, testing, and validation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee a structured approach to the program, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Define program scope, key milestones, and success metrics to drive execution and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and scalability of fleet-related initiatives, including Hardware teams, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, and Vehicle Operations. Facilitate coordination between internal teams and external partners to address operational, regulatory, and market-specific requirements.
- Oversee budgeting and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective execution. Manage vendor and partner relationships to support program needs effectively, including handling legal contracts with 3rd parties and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
- Coordinate day-to-day and vehicle deployment operations and logistics, address road sensitivity issues, and manage drivers management coordination
- Identify and proactively mitigate risks that may impact program timelines, quality, or efficiency. Develop contingency plans to address challenges related to deployment, infrastructure, and system integration. Communicate program updates, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and key internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Autonomous Vehicle programs, Automotive, or OEM/Tier-1 environments
- Experience in fleet operations, mobility services, or large-scale vehicle deployments, with a focus on scaling fleets efficiently
- Proficiency in Business level Japanese
- PMP/PMI or other Project Management certifications are welcome
