Technical Program Manager (Robotaxi)

Location: Tokyo, Japan, with the role based in Yokohama and hands-on work in vehicle workshops and labs. Hybrid working model with in-person collaboration and remote work. Relocation to Yokohama or Tokyo is supported, and visa sponsorship is available where applicable.

Company

hirify.global builds an AI platform for autonomous driving, enabling vehicles to learn from real-world experience and operate across complex urban environments.

What you will do

• Own robotaxi programs from vehicle and fleet readiness through launch and in-market scaling.
• Manage dependencies, risks, trade-offs, and delivery plans across autonomy, vehicle software, hardware, operations, and safety.
• Coordinate engineering, fleet operations, safety, and local partner teams, bridging global R&D with delivery in Japan.
• Provide hands-on program support for robotaxi launches and in-market operations in Yokohama.
• Support local vehicle hardware and software programs as the only TPM in Japan.
• Run planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, reporting, and process improvements across multi-team programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years leading complex, multi-team programs or an equivalent track record.
• Strong technical understanding across software and hardware, with credibility in autonomy, vehicle software, and vehicle hardware environments.
• Experience with planning, prioritisation, risk and dependency management, metrics, and structured execution.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, safety-critical environments and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication across distributed teams, time zones, geographies, and cultures.
• Comfort working hands-on with vehicles and operations in Japan and supporting a broad range of local programs.

Nice to have

• Robotaxi, autonomous vehicle operations, fleet, mobility, ride-hailing, or automotive experience.
• Experience launching or scaling an in-market service.
• Exposure to machine learning, autonomy, compute-heavy, or safety-critical domains.
• Japanese language skills or experience based in, or willing to relocate to, Yokohama or Tokyo.
• Engineering or computer science degree, or professional engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with dedicated office spaces, remote work, core hours, and hands-on access to vehicle workshops and labs.
• Market-benchmarked salaries and meaningful equity.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Learning and development budgets for training, conferences, and professional growth.
• Benefits may include health and dental insurance, enhanced parental leave, retirement or pension plans, therapy access, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials.

Hiring process

• 30-minute initial recruiter call.
• TPM, technical, and partnership competency interviews lasting 1 hour 45 minutes in total.
• One-hour program design deep dive followed by a 30-minute mission and values interview.