Technical Program Manager, Robotaxi

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

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As a Technical Program Manager for Robotaxi at Wayve, you'll own the programs that bring our robotaxi service to life - from vehicle and fleet readiness to on-the-ground launch and scaling in market. Based in Yokohama, you'll work across autonomy, vehicle software, hardware, operations, safety, and local partners to turn Wayve's AI Driver into a safe, reliable robotaxi service - keeping complex, multi-team, cross-geography delivery predictable in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment. You'll often bridge Wayve's global R&D with local delivery in Japan. As the only TPM on the ground in Japan, this is a generalist role: alongside robotaxi delivery, you'll help support local vehicle programs across hardware and software as needed.

Your impact will be measured by your ability to deliver programs, drive efficiency, manage risk, and align execution with business goals. A successful TPM is a force multiplier - helping teams move faster, more effectively, and with purpose.

• Drive program delivery: Own the lifecycle of robotaxi programs - from vehicle and fleet readiness to launch and in-market scaling - improving delivery through structured execution and coordination.

• Manage dependencies & risk: Track and manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across autonomy, vehicle, operations, and safety - and escalate early with clear options.

• Coordinate across functions & geographies: Keep engineering, fleet operations, safety, and local partner teams aligned - bridging Wayve's global R&D with local delivery in Japan.

• Support launch & operations on the ground: Provide hands-on program support for robotaxi launch and in-market operations, on the ground in Yokohama.

• Support local vehicle programs: As the only TPM in Japan, flex to support local vehicle hardware and software programs as needed.

• Run delivery rhythms: Run planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retros that keep multi-team delivery predictable and reliable.

• Keep stakeholders aligned: Communicate progress and risk to engineers, partners, and senior leaders, tailoring updates to each audience.

• Champion continuous improvement: Improve tooling, processes, and ways of working, and share patterns across the TPM org

In order to set you up for success as a Technical Program Manager for Robotaxi at Wayve, we're looking for the following skills and experience.

Essential

• Bias for action: 5+ years leading complex, multi-team programs (or a strong