Program Manager at Cyngyn

Mountain View, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Technology, Industrial VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in project or program management within a technical environment
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience in Jira administration
Exposure to Agile methodologies and SDLC practices
Experience supporting technical programs, ideally involving both software and hardware components
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or other project tracking systems
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Help manage project schedules, roadmaps, and deliverables in alignment with company objectives
Support project planning, tracking, and execution to ensure progress against key milestones
Assist in the development and refinement of customer support programs that align with business goals and customer satisfaction efforts
Act as a communication bridge between internal teams and customers, helping to track issues and support timely resolution
Translate team-level goals into actionable tasks and timelines for engineering, product, and operations teams
Identify potential risks and support mitigation planning in collaboration with team leads
Support tracking of project KPIs and prepare regular updates for leadership
Help facilitate coordination across teams for system design, testing, and deployment readiness
Participate in cross-functional meetings and support release planning, integration testing, and customer rollout activities
Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure timelines and priorities remain aligned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementProject ManagementRoadmap DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Program Manager role?

The role requires 2–4 years of experience in project or program management, ideally in a fast-paced hardware/software environment.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

Strong organizational and communication abilities, a collaborative mindset, and a solid understanding of program delivery fundamentals are essential.

What is the work location for this job?

Cyngn is based in Mountain View, CA, but specific remote or office requirements are not detailed.

What is the company culture like at Cyngn?

Cyngn has a startup energy with under 100 employees, close-knit teams, mentorship from leaders, a welcoming and diverse team emphasizing collaboration, trust, and innovation where everyone's perspective matters.

What makes a strong candidate for this Program Manager role?

A strong candidate has 2–4 years in program or project management, strong organizational and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and eagerness to grow in a fast-paced hardware/software environment supporting autonomous vehicle projects.

Cyngyn

Autonomous vehicle technology for industrial fleets

About Cyngyn

Cyngn focuses on industrial autonomous vehicle technology, offering the Enterprise Autonomy Suite (EAS) that combines self-driving software, hardware, and analytics for industrial fleets. Their technology transforms traditional vehicles into fully autonomous units, enhancing efficiency in manufacturing and warehouse settings. Unlike competitors, Cyngn uses a Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model, allowing clients to access their technology through a subscription, which reduces upfront costs. The company's goal is to lead in industrial automation by providing scalable and efficient solutions that improve operational performance.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$134.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

51-200Employees