Technical Operations Manager
Core
Lead global testing and demonstration programs for autonomous vehicle operations, bridging R&D, product, and field operations to enable commercial AV delivery.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Operations Manager (Autonomous Systems)
Builds
On-road validation programs, roadshow campaigns, and customer-specific testing initiatives for autonomous vehicles.
Domain
Autonomous Vehicles / Advanced Mobility / Field Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Technical program management, test planning, operational readiness frameworks, cross-functional stakeholder management, international coordination, technical documentation, problem-solving in ambiguous environments
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle operations, automotive testing protocols, global distributed team scaling, data analysis and performance tracking, project management tools, process improvement methodologies, vehicle commissioning
Technologies
Confluence, Asana, Jira
Responsibilities
Convert high-level program plans into actionable on-road testing plans; coordinate internal and external testing programs while maintaining safety protocols; facilitate feedback loops between model developers and operations; maintain operational readiness for fleet availability and experiment design; leverage fleet data to refine testing processes; explore new experimental methods for edge case testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
