Senior Program Manager – Release Management
Hybrid · Mountain View Santa Clara County, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end release management for autonomous vehicle software and hardware, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, product, QA, and field operations. Define release schedules with hardware/software dependencies and regulatory requirements, govern release processes, manage risks and blockers, and report program KPIs to inform leadership decisions. Translate roadmaps into executable delivery plans and oversee readiness reviews, integration testing coordination, and customer rollout sequencing in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in program or project management within a technical environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree a plus
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-team programs involving software and hardware
- Deep experience with Jira administration, including workflow configuration, reporting, and cross-project coordination
- Strong command of Agile methodologies and SDLC practices, including hardware-coupled development cycles
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills; able to drive alignment across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or other safety-critical industries strongly preferred
- Track record of bringing order to complex, fast-moving programs without slowing teams down
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