Program Manager I, Tech - Maps and Autonomous Mobility

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:

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

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, India

Job ID: Uber-154050

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-28T19:57:05