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Director, Technical Program Management — Driver Out

Wayve
Location
Sunnyvale
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Technical Program Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years delivering complex programs, including director-level leadership
  • Extensive AV / robotics experience
  • Fluent with safety cases, behaviour validation, functional safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and safety management systems
  • Experience building, coaching, and growing high-performing teams
  • Technically strong with credibility among engineers and scientists in autonomy, ML, vehicle hardware/software, and systems
  • Ability to adapt under pressure in ambiguous environments
Nice to have
  • Experience taking an AV program to eyes-off / driverless operation
  • Familiarity with OEM and mobility-partner collaboration
  • Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or another large-scale safety-critical program
  • An engineering or computer science degree or experience working as an engineer
What the job really is

As the Director of Technical Program Management for Driver Out at Wayve, you will oversee the multi-year program that operationalizes Wayve's autonomy technology, leading efforts from initial driver-out demonstrations to full-scale public road integration. Your role involves managing a cross-functional team, ensuring safety and performance standards are met, and collaborating with various stakeholders, including engineering and external partners, to drive the program's success.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant responsibility in a safety-critical environment
  • Fast-paced and ambiguous work setting may not suit everyone
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