Fleet Operations Manager, Autonomous Vehicles

Avis Budget Group • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Avis Budget Group is launching and scaling a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas through a strategic partnership with a leader in self-driving technology. This role will oversee daily fleet operations for autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, focusing on leading a team to ensure operational excellence in servicing, cleaning, charging, and calibration. The goal is to ensure all vehicles meet readiness, safety, and quality standards while maximizing fleet utilization and ensuring customers have access to clean and ready autonomous vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
• 2+ years of progressive experience in related field (rental car, logistics, fleet management, ride hail, mobility services or related service industries) of progressive operations and logistics management, including managing a team of people
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Proficient in data analytics, forecasting, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment qualification checks
• Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, as determined by business needs
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the location for extended periods, as well as type, communicate clearly, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to work in varying environments, such as indoors and outdoors
• Willingness to travel to other market locations

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of fleet servicing, including cleaning, charging, and calibration for autonomous ride-hail vehicles to ensure readiness, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain oversight of vehicle dispatch, movement, and staging to maximize fleet uptime and availability.
• Oversee diagnostics to identify and address “no hail” states, coordinating remote actions or on-site fleet response teams.
• Direct daily operations, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency to achieve performance, productivity, and uptime goals.
• Manage a team of Fleet Associates, Lot Coordinators, and related staff.
• Develop, communicate, and implement daily operational plans consistent with ABG and the partner’s business objectives.
• Forecast, budget, and manage key operational metrics (fleet utilization, labor productivity, turnaround times, material costs).
• Conduct data analysis to drive continuous process improvement and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with the partner’s product, engineering, IT, and other departments to prioritize workload.
• Partner with ABG operations, IT, facilities, procurement and other departments.
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring service levels and standards are met.
• Assist with all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, training, recognition, motivation, development and performance management.
• Manage all facets of employee relations, implementing HR policies and practices consistently and fairly.
• Provide a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, eligible for short-term incentive plans
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level