Technical Program Manager (Automotive Security)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Automotive Security): Drive end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of software programs to enable the AV2.0 Driver, with an accent on coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams and embedding delivery best practices. Focus on agile program delivery, dependency/risk management, and reliable evaluation/validation workflows for fast experimentation and production readiness.

Location: London, United Kingdom (hybrid; office in Sunnyvale)

Company

hirify.global develops Embodied AI technology for automated driving, enabling vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of software programs, ensuring timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Define program requirements, scope, and success criteria in collaboration with product, engineering, and program stakeholders.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, managing dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through clear communication, milestone tracking, and regular program reviews/status updates.
• Identify and resolve program issues and risks proactively, using lessons learned to improve future delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager (or similar) delivering and shipping products with multi-disciplinary engineering teams at early stages.
• Strong technical background with understanding of software and systems engineering principles.
• Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile/iterative methodologies for leading software programs.
• Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and translate them into actionable work plans.
• Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to coach and enable others.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy combining time in offices/workshops with time working from home.
• Coaching and delivery-mindset culture with continuous improvement from prior programs.
• Inclusive interview experience and commitment to diversity, fairness, and respect.
• Opportunity to help define AV2.0 and contribute to building something new in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring process

• Interview process with accommodations available if needed.
• Assessment based on fit with essential requirements and ability to deliver in a technical, multi-disciplinary environment.