Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager, Fleet Optimization
Core
Define and execute strategies to scale Verification & Validation (V&V) operations for a commercial autonomous vehicle fleet, driving alignment across engineering, product, and safety teams to improve fleet efficiency and software quality.
Role type
Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Operations)
Builds
Centralized multi-source reporting systems, operational efficiency initiatives, and scalable V&V processes for robotaxi fleets.
Domain
Autonomous vehicles, robotaxi operations, fleet management, software validation.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale cross-functional program leadership, operational efficiency optimization, stakeholder alignment, data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, financial planning support, AI tool proficiency.
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle or robotics experience, systems engineering background, MBA or Master's in STEM, PMP/PgMP certification.
Technologies
Gemini, Claude, MCP APIs, cloud-based coding environments.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional programs spanning Autonomy, Product, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Safety; drive operational efficiency initiatives across field service and operations; partner with safety teams to pressure-test requirements; champion AI adoption for operational reporting; run monthly business reviews; define and track operational metrics; partner with Finance for budget planning; manage program timelines and resources.
Seniority
Senior / Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope.