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 Commercial Operations Technical Program Management team builds operational roadmaps and leads cross-functional programs to safely develop AV technology into scaled and sustainable businesses. Businesses may include ridehail and/or delivery in initial and subsequent markets. In the Senior Technical Program Manager role you will:

• Build operational program plans and execute them across 10+ functions and external partners to implement Cruise’s commercial products

• Serve as an interface between the business and technical teams responsible for operational execution and technology readiness to highlight scope, timing, and resourcing risks

• Break down functional silos to deliver a seamless customer experience in a complex environment

• Create frameworks to efficiently and effectively manage programs and initiatives

• 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 which will benefit the business

• Communicate progress, opportunities, and risks to key partners and sponsors, including executive leadership

What you must have:

• Proven experience in project or program management roles and at least one operations or business oriented role

• Background in Engineering or other relevant technical field

• The ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional peers and leaders, passionately bring order and organization to any team, and quickly identify resources and motivate colleagues without acting as a direct authority figure

• Strong 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 to medium term while not losing sight of the big picture and long-term goals

• Ability to understand and act on complex, open-ended problems, and to adapt, operate, and thrive under ambiguity

Bonus points!

• Bringing a company’s product to market at a large scale

• A go-to-market or operations program management role

• Work experience at start-up and established companies

• Working on a ridehail or delivery program

The salary range for this position is $139,000 - $204,300. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

• Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• 401(k) Cruise matching program 
• Medical / dental / vision, AD+D and Life
• Subsidized mental health benefits
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks available for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Plan for non-remote employees
• CruiseFlex, a working policy for US-Based Cruisers, lets you and your manager find the working style that’s best for you, whether it’s primarily in-person, primarily at home, or a combination of home and in-office time. - learn more about CruiseFlex here

• We’re Integrated

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