What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Program Manager, Lidar position at Aurora Innovation?
Who We Are
Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you'll solve massively complex problems alongside other passionate, smart people, growing as an expert while broadening your field of knowledge. For Aurora's latest news, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn .
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for a Senior Technical Program Manager, Lidar.
In this role, you will
- Lead end-to-end hardware program management activities for complex lidar modules including design development, experimental builds and demand, product verification and validation, and complex supply chain development.
- Directly support the experts working on photonic integrated circuits and integrated optical products from early development through volume production.
- Take ownership of the timeline development and execution considering top-down program constraints and bottoms-up technical development feasibility.
- Monitor and manage program scope, risk, and change management.
- Support the team in managing the program budget and forecast.
- Create weekly reports and run programmatic meetings with appropriate level of detail for the respective audience. Proactively schedule discussions with cross-functional partners to address obstacles.
- Instill an efficient program management mindset by introducing tools or processes that could improve : workflows, decision-making, change management, schedule adherence, roles and responsibilities clarification, communication plans, action tracking, budget tracking.
- Adapt messaging associated with deep technical content to all levels of experience and leadership with the company so it is consumable by the audience.
- Partner with multiple functions including : Photonics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Validation & Verification, Reliability, Product Integration, Manufacturing, Hardware Safety Engineering, Program Managers, and Global Supply Management (GSM).
Required Qualifications
The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00-$240,000.00 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Mid-Senior
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Salary : $150,000 - $240,000
