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Technical Program Manager

Wayve
Location
London
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Technical Program Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years leading complex, multi-team software or technology programs in fast-paced or early-stage environments
  • Comfortable working with engineers and reasoning about modern software, ML, and robotics stacks
  • Ability to reason about how the parts of a complex system fit together
  • Effective in high-tension, ambiguous situations
  • Skilled at planning, prioritising, managing risk and dependencies
  • Clear communicator who explains complex ideas simply
Nice to have
  • 8+ years as a Technical Program Manager
  • An engineering or computer science degree or experience working as an engineer
  • Excels in Jira (or similar)
  • Exposure to autonomous vehicles, robotics, perception, vehicle hardware/embedded, ML, simulation/evaluation, or other safety-critical or compute-heavy domains
What the job really is

As a Technical Program Manager at Wayve, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs within the engineering organization, focusing on areas such as AI, robotics, and vehicle hardware. Your role involves turning ambiguity into clear plans, driving project delivery, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering collaboration across teams. You will be instrumental in improving efficiency and championing continuous improvement within the organization.

Benefits
  • Hybrid working policy combining office and remote work
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on a fast-paced, early-stage environment may require adaptability
  • Vague on specific technologies or tools used in the role
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