Technical Program Manager, Robotaxi

Wayve

. Own the lifecycle of robotaxi programs from vehicle and fleet readiness through launch and in-market scaling .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeTokyo • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex robotaxi programs, with a strong technical foundation in both software and hardware. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams and cultures, particularly in safety-critical environments.

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Program ManagementTechnical Strength In Software And HardwareRisk And Dependency ManagementExceptional Communication SkillsRobotaxi / AV Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementDependency ManagementMetrics DefinitionSystems ThinkingTechnical Knowledge In AutonomyVehicle SoftwareVehicle HardwareAI Driver UnderstandingService Launching

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityPlanningPrioritizationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

RobotaxiAutonomous VehiclesFleet OperationsMobilityRide-HailingAutomotiveSafety-Critical EnvironmentsGlobal Team CollaborationJapanese Language SkillsYokohama / Tokyo Relocation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the lifecycle of robotaxi programs from vehicle and fleet readiness through launch and in-market scaling
Track and manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across autonomy, vehicle, operations, and safety
Escalate risks early with clear options
Align engineering, fleet operations, safety, and local partner teams
Bridge Wayve’s global R&D with local delivery in Japan
Provide hands-on program support for robotaxi launch and in-market operations in Yokohama
Support local vehicle hardware and software programs as needed
Run planning sessions, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Communicate progress and risk to engineers, partners, and senior leaders
Improve tooling, processes, and ways of working
Share effective patterns across the Technical Program Management organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years leading complex, multi-team programs (or a strong record at this level)
Technical strength across software and hardware, with credibility among engineers in autonomy, vehicle software, and vehicle hardware
Ability to reason about how the AI Driver runs as a robotaxi service on real vehicles
Effectiveness in ambiguous, safety-critical environments
Strong planning, prioritisation, risk, and dependency management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams and time zones
Ability to influence without authority
Comfort working across geographies and cultures and hands-on with vehicles and operations in Japan
Japanese language skills are a plus
Generalist ability to support robotaxi, vehicle hardware, and vehicle software programs
Comfort defining and using metrics to steer delivery and decisions
Systems thinking and product-minded approach
Robotaxi / AV operations, fleet, mobility, ride-hailing, or automotive experience is desirable
Experience launching or scaling a service in market is desirable
Exposure to ML, autonomy, or other compute-heavy / safety-critical domains is desirable
Experience working across global and local teams is desirable
Japanese language skills and/or being based in or willing to relocate to Yokohama / Tokyo is desirable
An engineering or computer science degree, or experience working as an engineer, is desirable only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working
Core hours
Hands-on access to vehicle workshops and labs
Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more