Senior/Staff Operations Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Zoox • Foster City, CA

92d • $186,000 - $268,000

About The Position

We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The Manufacturing Operations Program Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations (MO) and lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. This role will be integral in the change management process as we continue to scale manufacturing operations and move toward mass production. You will work highly cross-functionally and bring together all of the necessary teams to execute our mission.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, within the manufacturing industry with program management responsibility.
• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask, respecting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, maintaining clear communication.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management, and operational execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct research, gather input, and present data-driven recommendations.
• Positive attitude and self-starter with the ability to forge strong cross-functional relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in writing technical documents.
• Training/Degree in Communication.
• PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic and operational support to the VP of MO and Directors, focusing on facilitating communication and boosting 'change management' for the execution of the MO Industrial Plan and Business Work Streams within the Zoox Integrated Roadmap.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support day-to-day operations, promote standard methodologies for forecasting and reporting, and coordinate cross-functional activities to eliminate internal barriers and unify information formats.
• Act as a liaison between the executive and various stakeholders, facilitating smooth information flow, coordinating initiatives and events, and actively gathering feedback and perspectives.
• Support the decision-making process by conducting research, gathering input, analyzing data, and synthesizing recommendations.
• Drive organizational change initiatives, developing the appropriate narrative, ensuring alignment with the organization's culture and values, and supporting the implementation of strategies through a clear definition of relevant tactical activities.
• Operate strategically with hands-on/tactical awareness, cross-functional solid leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Benefits

• Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement).
• Unpaid time off.
• Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.
• Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Health insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees