Job Title:
Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Hybrid - Foster City, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, is looking for a skilled Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This is a project-based role focused on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives, specifically supporting the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, and Collision Avoidance. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Hybrid - Foster City, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, is looking for a skilled Program Manager - Artificial Intelligence to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This is a project-based role focused on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives, specifically supporting the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, and Collision Avoidance. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
- Driving execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focused on improving autonomous driving behavior.
- Supporting the development of metrics, measurements, and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs.
- Proactively identifying risks and building mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
- Creating and delivering executive-facing updates on status, risks, and key accomplishments.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years of program management experience, with a focus on software development.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix).
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes is highly desired.
- Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics.
- Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
