Aurora · 19 hours ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, OEM Programs
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. The Staff Technical Program Manager will manage cross-functional programs to integrate the Aurora Driver with various vehicle platforms, ensuring timely completion and effective communication across teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with an OEM partner to integrate the Aurora Driver Kit onto an OEM base platform and to scale autonomous truck production. Manage requirements, deliverables, and milestones between Aurora and the OEM
Manage and be accountable for complex programs at a large scale, spanning functional teams and cross-functional initiatives, including hardware and software engineering, legal, safety and security, business and commercial development, finance, supply chain, and operations
Create cohesive work plans to track and drive partnership product deliverables, both internal and external to Aurora, across all phases of the program to ensure timely completion, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and effectively communicate status to upper management project stakeholders
Solicit, aggregate and track product and technical requirements for integrated vehicles to ensure alignment with high level company roadmap and satisfaction of the broader organization
Define, communicate, and track key performance indicators for OEM programs at various stages of maturity across multiple functions and departments
Identify, catalog, and report on risks to OEM programs across multiple teams. Manage burndown of these risks through the program lifecycle
Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose alternatives when necessary
Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results
Run programmatic meetings with appropriate level of detail for the respective audience - from working level to executive level. Proactively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to address roadblocks. Ensure meetings are action-oriented, and result in clear notes covering outcomes/decisions, and next steps have identified DRIs and due dates
Build and maintain relationships with Aurora’s partners, understand their needs and drive alignment with Aurora’s product vision
Suggest and implement process improvements to OEM vehicle programs
Qualification
Required
Based near an Aurora office, preferably Pittsburgh but open to Mountain View, CA
Ability to travel to OEM partners outside of the U.S. when required. Estimated 2 weeks per quarter
5 yrs experience in program management and operations of highly technical initiatives
Ability to break complex projects down to manageable milestones and deliver them in a successful and timely manner
Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences at all levels, from line engineers to partners to C-level executives
Master collaborator -- unflappable with impeccable attention to detail and organization, ability to influence, motivate, and generate goodwill with teammates while juggling multiple projects at once and not letting the ball drop
Demonstrated direct impact through the design, development, and launch of exceptional products and programs
Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges and risks; ability to work closely with engineers
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
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