Job description

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think. Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us. Job Summary Are you a trained engineer who over the course of your career realized your talents included managing projects and people? Do you have a passion for advanced technology and problem solving and love to get to the bottom of tough problems and orient teams to solve them? Do you want to make a difference in a company that is changing mobility? May Mobility is looking for highly motivated, activated, and energetic technical project managers who can lead teams to solve some of the hardest problems in autonomous driving. Work will include: leading teams to deeply analyze and understand problems through data, clarifying fuzzy requirements and prioritizing competing technical tasks, assessing and aggressively mitigating risks, and detail oriented status tracking. Technical project managers at May coordinate frequently and effectively across all company functions including autonomy, vehicle engineering, software, product, finance, and operations. This opportunity is a hybrid role, where office work is located at May Mobility HQ in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Occasional travel may be required to operational sites. Qualifications and Experience Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience: Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Engineering, Computer Science or highly technical degree preferred A minimum of 2+ years of prior experience as an engineer or other highly technical area. A minimum of 2+ years experience with managing direct reports, mentoring and coaching A minimum of 5+ years of technical project management experience including team management, project planning, status updating, and risk management. Ideally this experience is at least partially in fast pace research and development projects. A high level of initiative and activation. Must be able to enthusiastically take on challenges, including those peripheral to core responsibilities when needed for project success. Ability to clarify and document fuzzy requirements and challenges such that a project team can efficiently and effectively solve problems. An ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical concepts including root cause analysis, technical challenges and their solutions, and results backed by data. An ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people and teams. Understanding of software and hardware development life cycles, integration processes, and test/validation complexity Desirable Working level knowledge of the autonomous vehicle industry 7+ years of Project / Program management experience 5+ years experience with managing direct reports, mentoring and coaching Start-up experience Physical Requirements Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to: Prolonged sitting Prolonged standing Prolonged computer use Lift up to 50 pounds Hybrid role based out of Ann Arbor, MI Hybrid employees work remotely from their home or alternative work space as well as from one of our offices or sites at an agreed upon cadence set by their leader and based on the nature of their role. _ number of days per week/month or as otherwise agreed to with manager Benefits and Perks Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available. Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match. Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work. Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays. Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May. Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website ! May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know. Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners. Salary Range $150,000 — $180,000 USD May Mobility uses automated tools to support — but not replace — human judgment in our recruiting process, to find out more please click here

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This opportunity is a hybrid role, where office work is located at May Mobility HQ in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Occasional travel may be required to operational sites.
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
A minimum of 2+ years of prior experience as an engineer or other highly technical area.
A minimum of 2+ years experience with managing direct reports, mentoring and coaching
A high level of initiative and activation. Must be able to enthusiastically take on challenges, including those peripheral to core responsibilities when needed for project success.
Ability to clarify and document fuzzy requirements and challenges such that a project team can efficiently and effectively solve problems.
An ability to clearly and concisely communicate technical concepts including root cause analysis, technical challenges and their solutions, and results backed by data.
An ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people and teams.
Understanding of software and hardware development life cycles, integration processes, and test/validation complexity
Working level knowledge of the autonomous vehicle industry
7+ years of Project / Program management experience
5+ years experience with managing direct reports, mentoring and coaching
Start-up experience
Physical Requirements
Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use
Lift up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Engineering, Computer Science or highly technical degree preferred

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