Sr. Technical Program Manager, Systems Software

Who We Are 

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous driving (AD) technology and commercializing AD applications. The Nuro Driver™ is our world-class autonomous driving system that combines AD hardware with our generalized AI-first self-driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver™ is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today. 

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino’s, Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven.

About the Work

• Actively manage cross-functional collaboration between Systems Engineering, Software & Operations groups to drive project progress.

  • Coordinate between various teams to unblock issues, communicate needs and keep the project moving to ensure successful delivery.

  • Work with stakeholders to clarify requirements and bring feedback back to the team. 

• Partner with Tech Lead Managers from software and systems engineering teams to create roadmap and project plans. 

• Guide the planning and execution process of the engineering team.

  • Manage and track project status, identity and mitigate risks and raise resource allocation concerns to the Lead TPM.

  • Manage team priorities to ensure delivery of program goals.

• Regularly communicate project status updates.

  • Summarize team progress to communicate the state of the project. 

• Help with decision making by concisely summarizing data regarding issues and project needs.

• Respond tactically & be able to pivot quickly to escalations and changing priorities.

• Demonstrate strong understanding of software development process. 

• Be able to translate & present technical information to non technical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address complex challenges and find effective solutions.    

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Agile project management.

• Ability to engage with stakeholders, understand their needs and ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.

About You

• At least 7+ years of total working experience, 5+ years of experience in leading a project team preferably in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, aerospace, medical device or automotive industry.

• Excellent communication skills, and an ability to build relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration between people and teams.

• Mastery of project management tools and Agile methodologies.

• Start-up DNA: you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high ambiguity and competing priorities.

• “Technical curiosity” - needs to be really driven to “see a problem, solve a problem”. 

• Able to pivot quickly & work on the fly without losing sight of the big picture.

• Need to be fearless in standing up and asking for what is needed, can’t be intimidated to fight for resources or revamp broken processes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering, and/or equivalent technical experience or aptitude.

Bonus Points 

• Experience in AV, Systems, SW, and/or Validation

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base 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. #LI-DNP