Climatetechlist
Senior Technical Program Manager II
Climatetechlist, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We're Cruise, a self-driving service designed for the cities we love.
We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.
In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.
Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.
What you’ll be doing:
The Operations Technical Program Management team leads cross-functional programs to safely develop AV technology into scaled and sustainable businesses. In the Senior Technical Program Manager II role you will:
Build program plans and execute them across 10+ functions and external partners to implement and scale Cruise’s commercial products
Serve as an interface between operations and technical teams to highlight scope, timing, and resourcing risks, and discuss tradeoffs and priorities
Capture and track inter-team dependencies and handoffs
Bring next-level organization to the way we make decisions, execute programs, and evaluate progress
Hold leadership team and cross-functional peers accountable to deliver on commitments
Communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to key partners and sponsors, including executive leadership
What you must have:
BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or other relevant technical field
5+ years experience in project or program management with technical industry experience as an engineer or other technical role, and experience managing the complexities of physical operations
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
Ability to bring clarity and organization to complex undertakings
Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, including a willingness to speak up when there is a timeline, scope, resource, or safety risk
Prioritization to keep teams focused on the most impactful work in the short term while not losing sight of the big picture and long-term goals
Ability to understand complex, open-ended problems, and adapt and operate under ambiguity
Bonus points!
Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry
Bringing a company’s product to market at a large scale
A go-to-market or operations program management role
Work experience at both start-up and established companies
Working on a ridehail or delivery program
The salary range for this position is
$132,600 - $195,000 . Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Why Cruise?Our benefits are here to support the whole you:
Competitive salary and benefits
Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D
Subsidized mental health benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
401(k) Cruise matching program
Fertility benefits
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks
Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. ( Learn more about CruiseFlex ).
We’re Integrated
Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
We’re Funded
GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email
HR@getcruise.com .
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV:
Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
No Application Deadline
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We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.
In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.
Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.
What you’ll be doing:
The Operations Technical Program Management team leads cross-functional programs to safely develop AV technology into scaled and sustainable businesses. In the Senior Technical Program Manager II role you will:
Build program plans and execute them across 10+ functions and external partners to implement and scale Cruise’s commercial products
Serve as an interface between operations and technical teams to highlight scope, timing, and resourcing risks, and discuss tradeoffs and priorities
Capture and track inter-team dependencies and handoffs
Bring next-level organization to the way we make decisions, execute programs, and evaluate progress
Hold leadership team and cross-functional peers accountable to deliver on commitments
Communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to key partners and sponsors, including executive leadership
What you must have:
BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or other relevant technical field
5+ years experience in project or program management with technical industry experience as an engineer or other technical role, and experience managing the complexities of physical operations
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
Ability to bring clarity and organization to complex undertakings
Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, including a willingness to speak up when there is a timeline, scope, resource, or safety risk
Prioritization to keep teams focused on the most impactful work in the short term while not losing sight of the big picture and long-term goals
Ability to understand complex, open-ended problems, and adapt and operate under ambiguity
Bonus points!
Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry
Bringing a company’s product to market at a large scale
A go-to-market or operations program management role
Work experience at both start-up and established companies
Working on a ridehail or delivery program
The salary range for this position is
$132,600 - $195,000 . Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Why Cruise?Our benefits are here to support the whole you:
Competitive salary and benefits
Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D
Subsidized mental health benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
401(k) Cruise matching program
Fertility benefits
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks
Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. ( Learn more about CruiseFlex ).
We’re Integrated
Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
We’re Funded
GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email
HR@getcruise.com .
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV:
Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
No Application Deadline
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