Senior Technical Program Manager, Software

Who We Are 

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. The company’s custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring the things you need—from produce to prescriptions—right to your home. Nuro’s autonomous, goods-focused solution can give you valuable time back and more freedom to do what you love. This convenient, eco-friendly alternative to driving has the potential to make streets safer and cities more livable. 

About the Role

E2E Program Ownership:

• Drive cross functional collaboration between Engineering, Systems & Operations groups to drive the most critical Company Level Program OKRs
• Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve impediments, and manage risks.
• Work with stakeholders to clarify requirements & expectations as needed by eng teams.
• Adeptly leverage project management tools and techniques based on the complexity and urgency of the program.  Requires solid background Agile methodologies and standard 3rd party tools such as Atlassian/JIRA

Clear communications to leadership and engineering teams 

• Deliver consistent updates to the engineering teams, leadership and stakeholders about program progress, timeline adjustments, and priority shifts.
• Employ data-driven insights for leadership decisions and adeptly adapt to fluctuating circumstances.
• Ensure engineering teams are fully synchronized with up-to-date timelines and priorities.
• Translate & present technical information to non technical audiences

Technical depth

• Proficient in using analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges and align on effective solutions.
• Showcase knowledge & experience with the software development process and possess basic technical expertise to ramp up quickly in high risk technical areas
• History of engaging with stakeholders, comprehending their needs, and ensuring that deliverables consistently meet or exceed expectations.

Leadership

• Help coach more junior team members to become more effective in their roles
• Instill and demonstrate a growth and ownership mindset

About You

• Bring a minimum of 7-10 years total professional experience, including over 5 years of project/program management leadership, preferably in the Autonomous Vehicle sector.
• Possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster relationships and encourage collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated mastery of project management tools and Agile methodologies.
• Start-up DNA:  thrive in a fast-paced environment with high ambiguity and competing priorities
• “Technical curiosity” - driven to “see a problem, solve a problem” 
• Exhibit agility in quickly pivoting and adjusting to changes while keeping the bigger picture in sight.
• Display determination and not be intimidated when negotiating for necessary resources or overhauling ineffective processes.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience / demonstrated technical aptitude.

 

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $152,000 and $228,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.