Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence (Foster City)

Job description

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a highly skilled Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence to support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, and Collision Avoidance.

In this role, you will focus on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.

As a Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence, you'll:

• Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focusing on improving autonomous driving behavior.
• Support the development of metrics, measurements, and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs.
• Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
• Create and deliver executive-facing updates on statuses, risks, and key accomplishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of program management experience with a focus on software development
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
• Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics
• Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environments

Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.