Autonomous Vehicle Integration Project Manager

* This role is located in Tucson, AZ.  Relocation Required to Tucson.  We offer relocation assistance*

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pmo___gpo___hardware_engineering_e31a99aa2us@ivy.greenhouse.io

Company Overview

Come join a higher calling and find a deeper purpose!   

TuSimple is a global Artificial Intelligence Technology Company.  We are the epicenter of the Autonomous Vehicle Universe. Our breakthroughs are multiple generations ahead of anyone in the world.  While inventing the framework of Autonomous Driving, our current fleet of autonomous Trucks are helping communities receive much-needed supplies and medical equipment around the clock.   Our people are some of the most talented engineers and contributors who are leaving behind a historic legacy.  

TuSimple was founded half a decade ago with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and Artificial Intelligence, TuSimple is working to create the first  GLOBALLY commercially viable autonomous truck driving platform!

Opportunity Overview 

This the new Group Program Management office for our Autonomous Vehicle Hardware Engineering Department at TuSimple.  This role reports into the Director of Program Management and aligns with the Hardware Engineering department. 

Responsibilities

• Drive and own Vehicle integration activities related to R&D vehicles.
• Lead cross functional efforts to maintain and support existing R&D Vehicles.
• Drive necessary meetings to ensure proper communication with all stakeholders.
• Create and keep up to date the schedules and product documentation.
• Support configuration management for the R&D vehicles.
• Work closely with ME, EE, Sensor and Control teams to understand the latest AV System Architecture. Identify and forecast parts needed.
• Work with Procurement as needed to place part orders and ensure on-time delivery.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, Fleet Operations and Engineering to remove roadblocks and align efforts related to Vehicle integration.  
• Product ownership from concept through End of life cycle.
• Be comfortable in a controlled vehicle production environment including entering a semi-truck, wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), handling parts, working with background noise, and truck traffic in the garage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in an engineering discipline is required
• 2 to 5+ years of experience in technical Project Management (automotive industry preferred)
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, MS Project / Smartsheets, and/or other PM tools
• Familiar with Agile and Systems Engineering methodologies
• Exceptional project, budget, resources, risk and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent communication, organization, and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment, communicate with all levels of an organization including engineering, production, upper management and supply chain personnel.
• Proven ability to work under hard deadlines in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Strong planning and execution abilities
• Strong logical thinking skills 

Nice to have but not required

• Basic exposure to automotive hardware related to vehicle powertrain (steering, braking, engine), sensors, various electronic modules, wiring harnesses.
• Exposure to autonomous vehicle software, ADAS, vehicle networks (CAN/Ethernet), electronic module firmware, telematics.
• Familiar with common vehicle troubleshooting tools (e.g. Vector tools).

Perks

• Company- paid health, dental, vision (all premiums paid for self and family by TuSimple!) 
• Work with a world-class technology and business team
• Shape the landscape of autonomous driving
• Competitive salary + up to 30% Bonus! 
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner 

TuSimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

* This role is located in Tucson, AZ.  Relocation Required to Tucson.  We offer relocation assistance*