Demo Program Manager
Core
Own the planning and execution of recurring and bespoke autonomous vehicle demonstrations, serving as the single accountable program owner from request through post-demo follow-through.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Operations)
Builds
Autonomous vehicle demonstration events for partners, investors, and executives
Domain
Autonomous driving / Robotics / Automotive
Required skills
Program management, Operations coordination, Technical issue triage, Real-time problem solving, Stakeholder communication, Risk management, Schedule/resource planning, Cross-functional leadership, Process improvement, Documentation
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle experience, Robotics experience, Live technical launch coordination, Field testing coordination, Vehicle operations familiarity, Software release process familiarity, Escalation framework building
Technologies
Nuro Driver, Prius, Lexus, Gravity, Mapping tools, Routing systems, Fleet management tools, Software release tools
Responsibilities
Own the demo calendar, intake process, requirements, and stakeholder communications; Plan and coordinate demos with vehicle platforms; Lead planning for complex demos including executive events; Translate requests into executable plans covering date, location, route, vehicle/software requirements, staffing, and contingency plans; Coordinate vehicle allocation, charging, transport, and configuration; Coordinate software releases, bot updates, and route configurations; Plan and manage dry runs with test objectives and timing; Serve as day-of command lead across vehicles, operators, and technical teams; Triage and coordinate resolution of technical issues including vehicle startup, localization, connectivity, and autonomy behavior; Create and route tickets to appropriate technical teams; Coordinate logs, run IDs, and post-run documentation; Track issues through root-cause analysis and closure; Provide readiness updates and escalate risks to leadership; Collaborate on external-facing technical updates; Maintain demo procedures and escalation paths; Conduct post-demo reviews and track follow-up actions; Identify opportunities to automate planning and execution processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC