Lead Technical Program Manager, Robotaxi

Waabi

. Define and maintain the integrated robotaxi program plan covering key milestones, cross-team dependencies, and critical path across autonomy, vehicle hardware, safety/V&V, fleet operations, and commercial launch readiness .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $235,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical program management within autonomous vehicles and robotics, focusing on risk management, program tracking, and cross-functional leadership. Proficient in establishing scalable processes and metrics for driverless operations and market readiness.

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Technical Program ManagementAutonomous Vehicles ExperienceRisk ManagementProgram Tracking ToolsCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program Structure DevelopmentDependency MappingRisk Register ManagementKPI TrackingSafety ValidationOperational Domain ExpansionDriverless Commercial RolloutsAI Solutions ApplicationSystem Safety AssuranceMilestone Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

JiraAsanaProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in EngineeringMS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Robotaxi ProgramFleet OperationsRegulatory RequirementsSafety-Critical EnvironmentOperational Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the integrated robotaxi program plan covering key milestones, cross-team dependencies, and critical path across autonomy, vehicle hardware, safety/V&V, fleet operations, and commercial launch readiness
Own program-level risk management, surface issues early, provide data-backed options, and ensure every dependency has a clear owner and ETA
Drive launch and market-readiness planning across vehicle readiness, ODD coverage, safety validation sign-off, site and facility readiness, and regulatory or permitting requirements
Partner with Autonomy, Safety, Commercial, and Operations to translate strategy into executable roadmaps and hold teams accountable
Build and run executive reporting on program status, risk, and path-to-green
Define and track KPIs measuring readiness for driverless operation, including ODD coverage, disengagement rates, system readiness, and rider experience metrics
Establish scalable processes and tooling for robotaxi program tracking and maintain a single source of truth
Represent the robotaxi program in cross-company planning and sequence it against Waabi's trucking roadmap and shared platform investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of technical program management experience
Direct experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or another safety-critical, deeply cross-functional environment spanning hardware, software, and safety
Demonstrated ability to build program structure from scratch, including dependency maps, risk registers, executive reporting, and milestone tracking
Strong technical fluency across hardware, software, and autonomy/ML domains
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proven cross-functional leadership without formal authority
Hands-on experience with program tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Proven history executing driverless commercial rollouts, operational domain expansions, or initial market deployments for robotic transport platforms
Working knowledge of system safety assurance, ODD boundaries, and integrating safety sign-off gates into target deployment schedules
Track record establishing or scaling continuous fleet management, remote command facilities, or real-time operations centers
Prior collaboration with policy, legal, and public affairs stakeholders to secure local operating authorizations and permits
Hands-on application of modern AI solutions to streamline operational tracking, eliminate manual administrative friction, and speed up critical decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity awards
Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only)
Unlimited Vacation
Flexible hours and Work from Home support
Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office)
Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually