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Director, Technical Program Management

Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, currently focused on commercializing self-driving trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. Founded in 2005, Torc has extensive experience in developing safety-critical, self-driving solutions.

Torc Robotics

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 226k-272k USD

United States only

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About the Company:

At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business. A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight. Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer. 

Meet The Team:
Torc is looking for a Director of Technical Product Management to lead and grow our TPM organization as we continue building our autonomous driving platform. This organization sits at the center of product and engineering, driving clear backlogs, roadmaps, and execution across complex hardware and software systems while ensuring teams stay aligned and on track.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll partner closely with engineering leadership and cross functional stakeholders to keep priorities clear and delivery moving. You’ll also lead and develop the TPM team, setting direction, supporting growth, and creating a strong, team first environment that drives results.

  • Refines technical program management and engineering processes for the delivery of an industry leading autonomous commercial vehicle product.
  • Drives TPM team’s progress towards completion of required milestones, communicating regularly to all levels within the team, engineering department, and overall organization.
  • Sees the bigger picture and works through organizational silos to create alignment and partnerships between leaders.
  • Responsible for learning and understanding the technical domain of their team and stakeholders.
  • Enforces engineering and program management best practices for the team, improving quality, efficiency, and accuracy of the team’s work.
  • Collaborates with other leaders and teams to meet program goals, support team performance, and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Supports TPM management in maintaining and reporting group budgets, initiatives, and procedures.
  • Participates in team, department, and company events, meetings, and activities.
  • Responsible for employee engagement, relationship development, and performance feedback to understand career goals and competencies to create and implement career development and coaching plans for the team.
  • Responsible for identifying organizational hiring needs and working with their managers to have the roles efficiently approved, posted, hired, and onboarded.
  • Responsible ongoing compensation analysis in close collaboration with peer managers and People Operations to retain existing talent.
  • Responsible for employee corrective actions and conflict resolution to ensure a healthy work environment. Models compliance to all company regulations and procedures and ensures team complies in kind

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • 5+ years of Technical Product Management leadership and experience managing other people leaders.
  • Knowledge and experience in the automotive, ADAS, or autonomous vehicle industry.
  • Experience directing or managing a functional area that impacts the entire organization.
  • Experience developing business plans and operational priorities to meet goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Ability to be a strategic partner to the organization to identify and plan how to meet future needs of the organization.

Bonus Points!

  • Experience within the L4 Autonomous Trucking or Vehicle Industry

Perks of Being a Torc’r  

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:  

  • A 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 

At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Torc's total compensation package will also include our corporate bonus and stock option plan. Dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments, relocation, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Job ID: R-102585

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US Pay Range
$226,400—$271,700 USD

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What began in 2005 as Torc Technologies, a venture by a group of Virginia Tech graduate students, has evolved into a leading name in autonomous vehicle technology. The mission from the outset was to continue their collegiate work on autonomous vehicle software, initially focusing on Tele-Operated Robotic Controls (TORC) and developing Level 4 autonomous technology. A significant early milestone came in 2007 when Torc, in partnership with Virginia Tech, secured third place in the DARPA Urban Challenge. This achievement involved their Ford Escape, 'Odin,' autonomously navigating 60 miles of urban and off-road environments.

The company's journey continued with impactful projects, including a 2010 partnership with Virginia Tech for the National Federation of the Blind's Blind Driver Challenge, which earned them the National Instruments' 2010 Application of the Year. This project saw a blind driver independently operate Torc's modified Ford Escape on the Daytona Speedway in 2011. Torc's expertise also extended to defense, developing autonomous solutions like the Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS) to assist military personnel. Over the years, Torc has been involved in various defense and heavy equipment applications, and participated in the DARPA Robotics Challenge. A pivotal moment arrived in March 2019 when Daimler AG, through Daimler Trucks North America, acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics. This partnership shifted Torc's primary focus to commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the United States. Torc is now an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. The company has since expanded its operations, opening an engineering office in Austin, Texas, and a Technology and Development Center in Stuttgart, Germany in 2022, as well as facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Montreal, Canada. Torc continues to advance its 'physical AI,' enabling self-driving trucks to perceive, understand, and act in the real world, with a commercial launch targeted for 2027.

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