Job Description
The Senior Manager of Business Operations at Gatik oversees the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of critical operational processes related to fleet management, procurement, vendor relations, and scaling efforts to support autonomous middle-mile logistics. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic optimization to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable fleet operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end business operations lifecycle, including procurement, integration, deployment, scaling, and ongoing support for fleet operations.
- Coordinate cross-functional planning and execution to ensure seamless vehicle and equipment transitions through operational stages.
- Analyze fleet utilization, downtime, costs, and deployment timelines to optimize resource allocation and reassignments.
- Partner with Finance on forecasting, ROI modeling, and cost management related to fleet procurement, maintenance, and redeployment.
- Negotiate with vendors and manage external partners to meet operational, cost, and quality standards.
- Establish scalable procurement processes, vendor performance frameworks, and analytics to support fleet expansion.
- Oversee operational health programs and fleet readiness initiatives to maximize uptime and minimize disruptions.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and safety teams to incorporate fleet performance insights into planning and strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, maintenance, and fleet reliability using data insights.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain, fleet management, or program management in automotive, AV, logistics, or related industries
- Strong vendor negotiation and contract management experience
- Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to balance speed, cost, and quality in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $160,000 to $220,000
Onsite work schedule, 5 days a week at Mountain View, CA
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Participation in a mission-driven company focused on innovative autonomous vehicle technology
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