Zum is a rapidly expanding Series E startup backed by industry leaders Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, with a bold mission to transform the stagnant school transportation industry. Operating in over 15 states across the United States—with flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle—we are actively extending our reach to the East Coast and Midwest regions. As a technology-driven company, we deploy cutting-edge solutions to manage and operate school district transportation systems while also launching our own charter platform and developing proprietary SaaS offerings. Additionally, we are spearheading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, simultaneously supporting local utilities by feeding much-needed energy back into the grid. We have been recognized as CNBC 50 disruptor, Financial Times 500 fastest growing companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas.
As we scale our EV infrastructure nationwide, we’re looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to play a pivotal role in managing and expanding our EV charging infrastructure, supporting funding initiatives, and ensuring project delivery excellence. This isn’t just a program management role—it’s an opportunity to sit at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and public policy to lead the transformation of an entire industry.
What You’ll Do
- As Zūm’s Senior Technical Program Manager, you’ll be a critical part of the EV Team, responsible for:
- Infrastructure Design Oversight: Review and approve site designs for EV charging stations, power distribution, and grid interconnection across the country.
- Owner's Engineering Leadership: Ensure all projects meet technical specifications, design standards, and contract requirements through rigorous inspection, validation, and coordination.
- Field Execution Support: Partner with utilities, contractors, and local agencies to remove roadblocks, mitigate risks, and keep construction moving,
- Technical Risk + Budget Accountability: Monitor project timelines and costs from a technical lens, anticipate delays or overruns, and implement corrective actions.
- Grants & Incentives Strategy: Identify and secure funding from federal, state, and local agencies for EV and sustainability projects.
- Funding Compliance & Reporting: Manage grant application processes, timelines, and reporting obligations with rigor and transparency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to align technical execution with broader company goals.
- Policy & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Zūm with key agencies, utilities, and policy bodies to shape and stay ahead of emerging EV regulations and incentives.
Who You Are
- 15+ years of progressive experience in technical program management, infrastructure development, or energy systems engineering
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required; Master’s in Business, Engineering Management, or a related field strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of EV infrastructure, power distribution, utility coordination, and site design standards
- Strong knowledge of grant and incentive funding (e.g., federal/state/local EV programs, NEVI, EPA & others)
- Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional capital projects from concept through implementation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
- Comfortable working onsite in Redwood City, with approximately 25% travel for site visits as needed.
$155,000 - $190,000 a yearThe targeted base salary range for this role is listed in the compensation section below. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or commissions. If you are a full-time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more. The targeted pay range for this role in US CA is: $155,00 to $190,000Apply for this job
