Program Manager, Test Operations
Core
Own the system that turns test requests into an executable schedule across sites, trucks, and contracted test tracks for autonomous driving technology.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Test Operations
Builds
Executable test schedules and operational workflows for vehicle testing
Domain
Autonomous driving / Physical AI / Trucking
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Test operations, fleet/vehicle test coordination, high-tempo scheduling, work-intake system ownership (Linear/Jira), budget forecasting, vendor/facility management
Preferred skills
AV/aerospace/automotive proving ground background, building operational metrics from scratch
Technologies
Linear, Jira
Responsibilities
Daily triage and queue curation of test requests, run cross-site scheduling meetings, book time across contracted test tracks, manage track operations spend line, publish weekly funnel metrics, execute backlog scrubs and SLA reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC