Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence (Foster City)
HireArt
Software Engineering, Operations
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 74.5-74.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
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Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence (Foster City)
An Autonomous Mobility Company
Full time
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
74.50 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week, Hybrid - requires at least 3 days onsite per week
Assignment length
Contract
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a highly skilled Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence to support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, and Collision Avoidance.
In this role, you will focus on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
As a Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence, you'll:
In this role, you will focus on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
As a Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence, you'll:
- Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
- Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focusing on improving autonomous driving behavior.
- Support the development of metrics, measurements, and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs.
- Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
- Create and deliver executive-facing updates on statuses, risks, and key accomplishments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of program management experience with a focus on software development
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix)
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
- Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics
- Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environments
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
Job description
HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a highly skilled Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence to support the Autonomy team in delivering critical improvements across Perception, Prediction & Behavioral ML, TeleGuidance, Planning & Controls, and Collision Avoidance.
In this role, you will focus on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
As a Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence, you'll:
In this role, you will focus on driving execution, tracking KPIs, and enabling engineering teams to deliver on key business objectives.
As a Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence, you'll:
- Partner with engineering managers and functional leads to translate high-level project goals into actionable roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
- Drive execution of cross-functional initiatives independently, focusing on improving autonomous driving behavior.
- Support the development of metrics, measurements, and datasets for Driving Behavior KPIs.
- Proactively identify risks and build mitigation plans with cross functional teams.
- Create and deliver executive-facing updates on statuses, risks, and key accomplishments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of program management experience with a focus on software development
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects independently
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, JIRA, Smartsheet, risk matrix)
- Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in AI/ML, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and/or automotive or aerospace processes
- Familiarity with autonomous system KPIs and engineering metrics
- Prior contract or consulting experience in high-paced tech environments
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins 90 days after start date)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.