TL;DR

Senior Technical Product Manager - Product Safety Assurance (Autonomous Vehicles): Identifies and prioritizes needs for product safety assurance, metrics, and regulatory workstreams for autonomous truck software with an accent on building cross-functional plans, defining acceptance criteria, and managing dependencies and risks on the technology roadmap. Focus on reconciling timeline gaps, driving alignment, and ensuring timely execution of critical product milestones for automated trucks.

Location: Remote - US, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $177,300 - $212,800 USD

Company

Torc is a product company developing software for automated trucks, now part of the Daimler family, with over a decade of experience in autonomous driving technology.

What you will do

  • Identify and prioritize needs for Product Safety Assurance, Metrics, Mission Management, and Regulatory workstreams.
  • Build cross-functional plans, define acceptance criteria, and drive alignment to deliver outcomes on the Technology Roadmap.
  • Reconcile timeline gaps, address dependencies, risks, and manage change proactively.
  • Report status to leadership, initiate escalations, and drive timely execution on the Technology Roadmap.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, or Technical Program Manager in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or automotive industries.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 6+ years of experience OR; Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus demonstrates competences and technical proficiencies typically acquired through 3+ years of experience.
  • Strong track record of driving execution of cross-functional programs and communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience managing a cross-functional roadmap, including the dependencies, risks, and change management.
  • Strong active listening, negotiation, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to different audiences.

Nice to have

  • Experience in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry.
  • Experience integrating safety case, regulatory requirements and acceptance criteria into software design.
  • Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options.
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees.
  • 401K plan with a 6% employer match.
  • Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date).
  • Company-wide holiday office closures, AD+D, and Life Insurance.