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For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.\nWhat we are looking for\nAurora 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 Technical Program Manager, HW Systems and Safety.\nIn this role, you will\nManage and be accountable for complex Hardware Systems and Safety programs through full product lifecycle at a large scale\n\nConsolidate input from a wide variety of functional teams and cross-functional initiatives, including hardware and software engineering, manufacturing and production planning, legal and regulatory compliance, safety and security, business and commercial development, finance, supply chain, and operations\n\nEstablish project plans, milestones, and priorities that align with product development milestones\n\nDefine, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans\n\nDevelop and maintain dashboards to track status and to communicate key project metrics to the broader organization\n\nIdentify, catalog, and report on risks to integration programs across multiple teams. Manage burndown of these risks through the program lifecycle. Proactively schedule meetings or discussions with cross-functional partners to address roadblocks.\n\nRepresent the HW Systems and Safety organization in program meetings to provide updates on project status including highlighting risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps.\n\nSupport change management process and collaborate with fellow TPM cross-functionally on change approval and implementations\n\nUtilize analytical skills to identify opportunities and implement improvements within the HW Systems and Safety team\n\nUnderstand technical implementation at the system level and propose alternatives when necessary, ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective\n\nProactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBased at an Aurora office, in Pittsburgh, PA or San Francisco / Mountain View, CA in support of our mission first policy. Ability to travel.\n\nBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience\n\n3-5 years of program management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability\n\nExperience developing hardware through defined Product Development Process of Stage Gates.\n\nStrong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences at all levels, from line engineers to partners to C-level executives\n\nSolid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges and risks. Prior experience in engineering roles as an individual contributor is a plus.\n\nOpen-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve project management related issues.\n\nHands-on experience using project management tools to execute and manage projects\n\nExperience using AI tools within a business setting to solve problems and improve productivity\n\nThe base salary range for this position is $135,000-$220,000 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.\nWorking at Aurora\nAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.\nOur commitment to inclusion\nAurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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