Program Manager

Program Manager – Autonomous Vehicle Driver/Operator Program

Location: South Bay, SF Bay Area

Salary Range: $115k to $125k

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to lead and scale our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Driver/Operator Program. This role oversees daily AV operations, driver recruitment and training, compliance, safety performance, and cross‑functional coordination to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.

This program is currently operating at Level 2 autonomy, with a planned transition to Level 3 operations later this year, requiring an even higher level of operational rigor, safety governance, and process maturity. The ideal candidate has deep experience in AV programs (Level 2 or above required), field operations leadership, and the rollout of safety‑driven programs in regulated environments.

This position requires being onsite Monday–Friday, for the first 60 days to support program ramp‑up. While this role is not expected to travel frequently, openness to travel is preferred as the program expands to future markets such as Atlanta and Jacksonville.

• Own end‑to‑end management of the AV Driver/Operator Program, including planning, execution, scaling, and continuous improvement.
• Build, refine, and operationalize processes to support AV testing across multiple markets as the program matures.
• Develop KPIs to measure safety, quality, training effectiveness, operator performance, and overall program health.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure alignment with internal goals, legal requirements, and AV readiness milestones.
• Support program evolution as the fleet transitions from Level 2 to Level 3 autonomous operations.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management of AV drivers/operators.
• Ensure operators meet all regulatory requirements for autonomous vehicle testing, including readiness for Level 3 operations.
• Lead retention, engagement, professional development, and ongoing operator skill enhancement.
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, staffing forecasts, and operational scaling.

• Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local AV regulations.
• Build and enforce robust safety programs, particularly for Level 2 and Level 3 operational environments.
• Collaborate with Safety, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure policies and procedures remain current and audit‑ready.
• Oversee incident management, including reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Foster a culture of safety‑first decision‑making in all driver, testing, and operational activities.

• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Safety, Fleet, and Data teams to ensure operator insights feed into system and operations improvements.
• Coordinate daily vehicle deployment, testing workflow, and fleet availability.
• Support pilot programs, new market launches, and geographic expansion in future phases (e.g., ATL/JAX).
• Communicate program risks, roadblocks, and operational impacts across teams to ensure alignment.

• Monitor daily operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels.
• Provide regular performance reporting to executive stakeholders, including safety metrics, operational KPIs, and risk assessments.
• Improve data quality, reduce operational errors, and enhance the reliability of operator‑collected data.

• 5+ years of program or operations management experience.
• Experience managing field‑based teams in transportation, logistics, mobility, technology, or similar operational environments.
• Experience working with Level 2 or higher AV programs (or directly comparable ADAS operations).
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and regulated operational environments.
• Proven ability to scale operational programs across teams or markets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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