Bobak Saghafi
Head of Technical Program Manager (Sensing Telematics) @Cruise
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Technical Program Manager (Sensing Telematics) @Cruise
San Francisco, CA, US
Built, led, and scaled the Technical Program Management (TPM) team at Cruise from 2 to 25 members, including senior managers, managers, and senior individual contributors, supporting an engineering organization of 700+ engineers-Directed the team responsible for developing and delivering end-to-end sensing and telematics subsystems across three vehicle programs, ensuring on-time delivery and budget efficiency-Successfully executed Cruise\'s first international M&A, integrating the acquired team into product development-Established and expanded Cruise’s TPM team internationally, driving global alignment and execution-Managed a $50M+ internal and $100M+ external annual budget, negotiating contracts with 15+ Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers worldwide. Designed strategic frameworks to support new initiatives and tracked key objectives to ensure alignment with business goals.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science (MSc), Industrial and Systems Engineering
Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Industrial Engineering (Planning & System Analysis)
ABOUT BOBAK SAGHAFI
I specialize in building the teams, processes, and structures for executing top mission-critical, can’t-fail programs and projects in high-performing companies—on time and under budget.I have over 15 years of leadership experience in autonomous vehicles, AI, aerospace, and manufacturing, focusing on scaling high-performing teams, managing complex programs, and delivering measurable results.At Cruise, I scaled the TPM team from 2 to 25 members, supporting 700+ engineers, and managed a $50M+ internal and $100M+ external budget. I’ve led critical programs, including the development and delivery of sensing subsystems for three vehicle platforms, and successfully integrated an international M&A into product development.I thrive in high-stakes environments, solving complex problems, and ensuring alignment across engineering, product, safety, supply chain, finance and executive teams to achieve organizational goals. I’m passionate about building transparent, collaborative teams that drive innovation and achieve measurable success. Let’s connect to discuss how we can create impact together.
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