Staff Product Delivery Manager at Cyngn
West Menlo Park, CA 94025
About the Job
Menlo Park, CAProduct – Product /Full-Time /On-siteAbout Cyngn Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly traded autonomous vehicle company
We have a culture of collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning
Whether at a warehouse, factory, or industrial facility, our self-driving technology can be deployed in various commercial domains across various vehicle form factors
To build this emergent technology, we seek innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward
If you like to build and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you
Key reasons to join Cyngn: We are Small and Big. With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup
On the other hand, we are publicly traded
Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, but they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly traded equity
This gives our small team the opportunity to make a big impact in industries that other people aren’t touching—without taking on the risks associated with untested organizations. We Build Today and Deploy Tomorrow. Our employees aren’t just researchers but are creating reality
In other words, the autonomous vehicles we’re building are designed to go to real clients right away
We are driven by our passion for innovation, our ability to see the entire product, and the real impact of our work in the real world
At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin. We aren’t robots
We just build them. Read our Glassdoor reviews, and you’ll find that one of the best things about working here is the people
We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy
We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry
At Cyngn, everyone’s voice is valued, and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated
It’s the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every dayAbout this role: As a Staff Product Delivery Manager at Cyngn, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Cyngn’s product development initiatives
You will work closely with and mentor Engineering and Product leads to execute and improve development processes that mitigate the complexities of cross-functional product development
Working with hardware, software, and product teams, you will facilitate communication, surface dependencies, and aggregate status
Cyngn stakeholders will look to you to track progress, provide timely updates, and escalate blockers, as needed
Through your efforts, Cyngn will develop products and deliver customer value more efficiently, transparently, and predictably
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with development leads across multiple teams to promote communication, ensure alignment, surface dependencies, and resolve blockersPromote and guide the teams with best practices in product development methodologies and iteratively improve processes to improve deliveryProactively identify and remove obstacles to unblock team execution and balance competing priorities, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum and clear roadblocksLead cross-functional planning, coordination, and retrospective meetings
Work with Product Management to understand problems and discover solutions with the Engineering leads.Track progress of development initiatives, identify and mitigate risks, and provide transparent updates.Work closely with Engineering leadership to align with goals and measures, promote organizational clarity with the teams, and escalate areas of misalignment or contention/conflict.QualificationsMinimum of 10 years experience leading product development as a delivery manager, technical program manager, or engineering manager, preferably in a robotics, or autonomous systems environment that involves a combination of hardware and software.Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Proficient in both agile and sequential development approaches and knowledgeable about when to use each and how to align work plans of teams using different approachesAttention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and message based on the audienceHave a strong technical aptitude with an ability to understand system design, engineering tradeoffs, the software development lifecycle, and risk management.Process over tools; a demonstrated ability to manage multi-team development initiatives through robust processes with tools used to help scale and improve efficiency
Proficiency with Jira is a plus
Benefits & PerksHealth benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)Company 401(k)Commuter BenefitsFlexible vacation policyStock options for all full-time employeesSabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the companyPaid Parental LeaveDaily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages$190,000 - $210,000 a year
We have a culture of collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning
Whether at a warehouse, factory, or industrial facility, our self-driving technology can be deployed in various commercial domains across various vehicle form factors
To build this emergent technology, we seek innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward
If you like to build and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you
Key reasons to join Cyngn: We are Small and Big. With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup
On the other hand, we are publicly traded
Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, but they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly traded equity
This gives our small team the opportunity to make a big impact in industries that other people aren’t touching—without taking on the risks associated with untested organizations. We Build Today and Deploy Tomorrow. Our employees aren’t just researchers but are creating reality
In other words, the autonomous vehicles we’re building are designed to go to real clients right away
We are driven by our passion for innovation, our ability to see the entire product, and the real impact of our work in the real world
At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin. We aren’t robots
We just build them. Read our Glassdoor reviews, and you’ll find that one of the best things about working here is the people
We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy
We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry
At Cyngn, everyone’s voice is valued, and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated
It’s the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every dayAbout this role: As a Staff Product Delivery Manager at Cyngn, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Cyngn’s product development initiatives
You will work closely with and mentor Engineering and Product leads to execute and improve development processes that mitigate the complexities of cross-functional product development
Working with hardware, software, and product teams, you will facilitate communication, surface dependencies, and aggregate status
Cyngn stakeholders will look to you to track progress, provide timely updates, and escalate blockers, as needed
Through your efforts, Cyngn will develop products and deliver customer value more efficiently, transparently, and predictably
ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with development leads across multiple teams to promote communication, ensure alignment, surface dependencies, and resolve blockersPromote and guide the teams with best practices in product development methodologies and iteratively improve processes to improve deliveryProactively identify and remove obstacles to unblock team execution and balance competing priorities, escalating when necessary to maintain momentum and clear roadblocksLead cross-functional planning, coordination, and retrospective meetings
Work with Product Management to understand problems and discover solutions with the Engineering leads.Track progress of development initiatives, identify and mitigate risks, and provide transparent updates.Work closely with Engineering leadership to align with goals and measures, promote organizational clarity with the teams, and escalate areas of misalignment or contention/conflict.QualificationsMinimum of 10 years experience leading product development as a delivery manager, technical program manager, or engineering manager, preferably in a robotics, or autonomous systems environment that involves a combination of hardware and software.Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Proficient in both agile and sequential development approaches and knowledgeable about when to use each and how to align work plans of teams using different approachesAttention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style and message based on the audienceHave a strong technical aptitude with an ability to understand system design, engineering tradeoffs, the software development lifecycle, and risk management.Process over tools; a demonstrated ability to manage multi-team development initiatives through robust processes with tools used to help scale and improve efficiency
Proficiency with Jira is a plus
Benefits & PerksHealth benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)Company 401(k)Commuter BenefitsFlexible vacation policyStock options for all full-time employeesSabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the companyPaid Parental LeaveDaily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages$190,000 - $210,000 a year
