Technical Program Manager - Autonomy

Title: Technical Program Manager - Autonomy
Job Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Range: $85-$95/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - Foster City, CA

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology and robotics, is looking for a skilled Technical Program Manager - Autonomy to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves supporting the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across core functions like Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, Planning & Controls, and Mapping. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Driving execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives independently, focusing on improving autonomous driving behavior.
• Proactively identifying program risks and building mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Standardizing autonomy frameworks and automating program processes to enhance efficiency.
• Driving Autonomy software and Mapping content releases by partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• 6+ years of program management experience, with a focus on software development.
• Deep expertise in leading complex, cross-functional projects independently. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or automotive/aerospace processes is highly desired.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including the ability to create executive-facing status updates.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix).

• W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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