About the position
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora’s Product and Development Operations team is making the technology of the future a reality. We are at the fore-front of technology, providing thought partnership to product, operations & engineering and ensuring commercial operations capabilities are delivered on time, safely and efficiently. We are looking for a Pittsburgh based Manager - Product Operations Planning to join our team and oversee the coordination and planning of all on-site Verification and Validation (V&V) activities. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure on-site V&V activities are delivered, develop & deliver our testing strategy and lead a team of Product Operations Program managers, overseeing and coordinating day-to-day development activities. If you have experience leading teams, can navigate through complex project landscapes, champion problem-solving, communicate clearly, and juggle various priorities in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you!
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of product operations program managers
- Develop testing strategies and plans, balancing development requirements against business resources
- Collaborate with engineering, product, operations, and customer teams to define and validate verification and validation strategies
- Work with senior stakeholders to ensure we have sufficient resources to meet our development demand
- Lead project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient deployment
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address potential challenges
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise, and offer solutions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through retrospectives and proposing process changes
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in a technology-focused role such as Product Management, Product Operations, Business Strategy, Product Commercialization, Technical Program Management, or Sales Strategy and Operations
- BA/BS degree in operations management, technical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering), or equivalent practical experience in a technical field
- Experience leading teams
- Experience in developing testing and resource strategies
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, trucking, transportations, and (or) logistics industry
- Experience planning and coordinating development activities
- Experience working with early technology in a startup environment
- Prior experience in managing concurrent programs
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
