Senior Technical Program Manager, R&D Site Launch, Last Mile Delivery Automation

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the planning and launch of R&D sites supporting autonomous delivery vehicle development. This role will own site readiness from facility selection and design through buildout, launch, and transition to operations.

The Sr. TPM will translate engineering and operational needs into site requirements and coordinate the infrastructure, systems, and tools required for vehicle testing and fleet operations. The role will work across engineering, operations, real estate, IT, safety, security, and external partners to manage dependencies, resolve issues, and deliver each site on schedule.

The ideal candidate has experience launching facilities or operations that combine physical infrastructure, connected systems, software tools, and field teams. They will also develop repeatable requirements and launch processes for future R&D sites.

Key job responsibilities

Site Planning and Requirements

Translate engineering, vehicle, and operational needs into facility requirements and support site evaluation, selection, and design.

Technical Infrastructure

Lead the delivery of the networking, charging, data, security, and vehicle-support infrastructure required for R&D fleet operations.

Site Launch

Own the integrated launch plan, manage dependencies and risks, and drive technical and operational readiness through site commissioning and launch.

Operations Integration

Coordinate the tools, processes, training, and support models required for on-site teams to manage vehicles and daily R&D operations.

Cross-Functional Execution

Align engineering, operations, real estate, IT, safety, security, contractors, and external partners on scope, ownership, schedule, and issue resolution.

Launch Standards

Develop repeatable site requirements, readiness criteria, and launch mechanisms to improve the speed and consistency of future R&D site launches.