Program Manager I, Tech - Maps and Autonomous Mobility

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Uber

India, Telangana, Hyderabad Full-Time On-site INR 4–6 LPA

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by May 27, 2026

Job Description

Role Overview

As a Program Manager on this team, you will play a critical role in driving the successful execution of programs delivering deep insights across Maps and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) use cases. This role spans both strategic and operational responsibilities and requires a strong combination of technical acumen, program leadership, and business judgment.

You will lead complex, cross-functional technology programs, partner closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Operations, and ensure high-quality delivery within defined timelines and budgets.

What You Will Need

Lead large-scale, cross-functional programs from definition through execution, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives
Drive operational excellence and execution rigor across Maps and AV-related charters
Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve models, identify failure points, and enhance end-user experience
Manage globally distributed teams and vendors to deliver scalable, high-quality outcomes
Own program budgets and drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining quality standards
Establish mechanisms for continuous improvement through performance analysis and experimentation
Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes through regular updates and business reviews with senior stakeholders

What You Will Do

Program Leadership: Define program scope, OKRs, and KPIs; ensure strong alignment with stakeholder priorities and product goals
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead coordination across Operations, Engineering, Product, and Data teams to support diagnostics and analytics needs
Execution & Delivery: Independently manage large vendor teams to drive quality, efficiency, and timely delivery of qualitative and quantitative insights
Financial Ownership: Own program budgets for Maps and AMD charters; run experiments to transition to lower-cost operating models without compromising quality
Continuous Improvement: Analyze performance metrics and implement process and operational optimizations
Stakeholder Communication: Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews and executive-level updates

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in a technical or business discipline
6+ years of experience managing large-scale, dynamic programs or projects
4+ years of experience leading Quality and/or Mapping charters in a scaled operations environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working across globally distributed teams and multiple stakeholders
Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to derive insights and tell compelling stories using data
Experience working in the Maps, Routing, ETA, or LIDAR technology space from a data and analytics perspective
Ability to apply technical judgment to software engineering challenges, including bug triage, testing, source control, and continuous integration

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in science or business
Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment
Experience in defining and driving data quality metrics
Ability to influence a highly integrated team of technical and non-technical members as well as working with or managing third-party vendors
Technical documentation and training experience around LiDAR, AVs and GIS
Worked in mapping, GIS, ride-sharing, or logistics
Supported or managed vendor teams with deep understanding of budget
Solid experience in handling SQL, Python, GIS and GenAI tooling