Senior Technical Program Manager

SafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy.

As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.

SafeAI is seeking a highly capable Senior Technical Program Manager to manage the development and release of autonomous vehicle software and hardware products for complex construction and mining operations.

·      Lead and coordinate design and implementation efforts, coordinating across multiple teams to develop optimal solutions.

·      Developing software specifications, driving project schedules from design to release, managing the production launch for a product/feature, and using metrics to provide status along the way.

·      Ensure clarity by helping to cascade strategic vision/priorities, including providing context and to helping connect the dots across the organization.

·      Help define effective portfolio management processes, structure, and forums for delivering on large-scale initiatives.

·      Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make trade-offs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.

·      Clearly and concisely communicate, both verbally and in writing, with senior management on status, risks and required mitigations to maintain project commitments.

·       Work with key stakeholders to define strategy and requirements

·       Use strong coaching and mentoring skills to help others strengthen their capabilities.

·       Promote a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning.

·       Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent delivery on commitments and effective communication.

·       5+ years of experience in technical program management, with a solid track record of partnering with Product and Engineering teams to define strategy and deliver value

·      Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills

·      Good leadership and mentoring skills

·      Strong presentation and communication skills

·       Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodology

·      Expertise in Jira/Confluence

·      BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field

·      Experience as technical program management lead in end-to-end development

·      Track record of shipping robotics software product

·      Experience with developing safety critical systems

·      PMP, Scrum Master certification

The base salary range for this position is $130K - $180K per year. SafeAI’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

In addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

·       Competitive compensation package, including stock options

·       Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

·       401(k) plan

·       Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

·       Flexible vacation policy

·       Free access to onsite Fitness Center

·       Learning and development programs

·       Employee assistance program

·       Adoption assistance program

·       Community snacks, meals & beverages

We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!