Technical Program Manager - Software at Kodiak

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

245000.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Program Management, Cybersecurity, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, Agile Methodologies, Project Management Tools, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Autonomous Vehicles, Startup Environment, Risk Management, Technical Execution Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Decision Making, Passion For Autonomous Vehicles

Industry

Software Development

Description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to join us and advance the development of all our product lines. Kodiak is a highly collaborative organization based in Mountain View, CA. This role will require presence in our Mountain View office to collaborate, with some limited travel expected. In this role, you will: Primarily work with the Cybersecurity & IT teams to support our cybersecurity certification (SOC2, CMMC for Defense as well as bringing up our Contract Manufacturers) Create technical execution roadmaps across cross-functional teams to tie certification requirements and their dependencies to time, and track dependencies across teams. Manage the cybersecurity certification progress to meet Program objectives and goals, defining schedules, milestones, and resource allocation for successful execution. Communicate schedules, status, and priorities to all levels of the organization. Work closely with Engineering, Legal, HR and operations teams to ensure cross functional deliverables are delivered on time and on quality Prioritize and manage issues, risks, and dependencies and resolve any barriers to moving programs forward. Support and guide decision making by clearly communicating risks and implications to stakeholders. What you’ll bring: 5+ years of Program Management experience 3+ years of experience in SOC2, ISO 27001 or ISO 21434 or NIST SP 800-53 or SP 800-171 or CMMC 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field Experience managing fast paced initiatives, often with multiple stakeholders, complex schedules, and priority calls that need to be made. Experience in the automotive or trucking industry on autonomous vehicles. Experience in a startup environment, managing cybersecurity and IT projects. Expertise in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence or LucidChart. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to facilitate tradeoffs between engineering and product requirements, but always maintain high safety standards. Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package California Pay Range $175,000—$245,000 USD At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

The Technical Program Manager will work primarily with the Cybersecurity & IT teams to support cybersecurity certification and create technical execution roadmaps across cross-functional teams. They will manage certification progress, communicate schedules and priorities, and resolve issues and risks to ensure successful program execution.