Job Description
The Sr. Manager, AV Operations oversees the safety, performance, and efficiency of Gatik's autonomous vehicle fleets, managing daily operations, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to support scalable, driverless middle-mile logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage autonomous vehicle fleets to ensure safe and efficient daily operations.
- Drive operational performance, focusing on safety, uptime, efficiency, and customer service.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align fleet operations with company goals and standards.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, reliability, utilization, and efficiency, implementing continuous improvements.
- Oversee workforce planning, training, and readiness of operations teams to support scaling efforts.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards such as DOT and FMCSA.
- Develop operational playbooks, escalation procedures, and contingency plans for business continuity.
- Support data collection, reporting, and feedback processes to inform engineering and product development.
- Act as an escalation point for operational issues, providing real-time solutions.
- Represent operations in executive reviews, customer discussions, and external stakeholder meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 7 years of experience in operations, fleet management, logistics, or program project management, ideally in transportation, technology, or autonomous systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing operations teams and large-scale programs in high-growth environments.
- Strong understanding of safety standards, compliance frameworks, and fleet performance management.
- Experience with command center operations, dispatch, or control room environments is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional priorities.
- Data-driven mindset with experience in operational reporting, KPI management, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with real-time operational decision-making.
- Flexibility to support 24/7 operations as required.
- Direct experience working with autonomous vehicle technology, robotics, or advanced mobility systems is strongly preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $160,000 to $230,000
Onsite work schedule, 5 days a week at Mountain View, CA
Work environment emphasizing collaboration, respect, and agility
Diverse and inclusive company culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Contributing to innovative autonomous vehicle technology and sustainable supply chain solutions
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