Senior Autonomy Technical Project Manager

Role overview

This senior technical project manager role leads cross-functional teams working on autonomous vehicle and self-driving technology development. The position coordinates across engineering, software, product, finance, and operations groups to clarify ambiguous requirements, prioritize competing workstreams, assess risks, and track progress on complex R&D initiatives. It is a hybrid position based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with occasional travel to operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams tackling hard technical problems in autonomous driving
• Break down complex challenges using data-driven analysis so engineers can solve them efficiently
• Translate fuzzy requirements into clear, prioritized project plans
• Identify project risks early and drive aggressive mitigation strategies
• Maintain detailed status tracking and communicate progress, root cause findings, and outcomes to diverse audiences
• Coordinate frequently with autonomy, vehicle engineering, software, product, finance, and operations functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, ideally in Engineering, Computer Science, or another highly technical field
• At least 2 years of prior experience as an engineer or in a highly technical role
• At least 2 years managing direct reports, including mentoring and coaching
• At least 5 years of technical project management experience covering team management, planning, status updates, and risk management, ideally in fast-paced R&D settings
• Ability to clearly document ambiguous challenges so project teams can move efficiently
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts and data-backed results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of software and hardware development lifecycles, integration processes, and test/validation complexity

Nice to have

• Working-level knowledge of the autonomous vehicle industry
• 7+ years of project or program management experience
• 5+ years of experience managing direct reports, mentoring, and coaching
• Prior startup experience

Benefits and work setup

• Hybrid arrangement combining remote work with scheduled time at a primary office or site
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Retirement benefits with an immediately vested employer contribution
• Generous paid parental leave and a phased return-to-work program
• Flexible vacation policy plus paid company holidays
• Total Wellness Program offering resources for overall wellbeing
• Standard office physical demands including prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Salary range of $150,000-$180,000 USD