Staff Program Manager, Operations

Motional•Las Vegas, NV

15d•$156,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Motional’s Las Vegas office is located less than 10 miles from the Las Vegas strip at 730 E Pilot Road and is home to one of the largest fleets of self-driving vehicles. The city’s grid system of roads and being one of America’s “smart cities” allows for extensive research and development testing. Mission Summary: The Staff Program Manager, Operations is a strategic partner to the Vice President of Operations—driving cross-functional alignment, operational excellence, and execution across a rapidly scaling organization. This leader will partner with senior stakeholders in Test Engineering, Safety, Test Operations,Vehicle Engineering, Autonomy, and Infrastructure to translate strategic objectives into actionable programs that enable commercialization readiness and world-class operational performance. The ideal candidate combines strategic acumen with hands-on execution, thrives in complex environments, and excels at building structure, visibility, and momentum across diverse teams and initiatives.

Requirements

8+ years of program or operations management experience in high-growth, complex technical environments (autonomous systems, robotics, Aviation, Military, or automotive preferred).
Proven success driving strategic initiatives from concept through execution across multiple business functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Experience building and scaling teams and processes across multiple locations.
Proficiency with program management and visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, Tableau, or similar).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, balancing strategic planning with tactical execution.
Experience supporting commercialization or large-scale operational rollouts.
Passion for safety, technology, and operational excellence.
High integrity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence when working across executive and technical teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to the VP of Operations, helping execute the long-term strategic business plan for commercialization.
Partner closely with senior leaders across Test Engineering, Safety, Test Operations, Autonomy, and Infrastructure to align organizational priorities and drive critical initiatives.
Develop roadmaps to bridge alignment with Operations and Engineering
Facilitate executive decision-making through data-driven reporting, structured governance, and clear communication of program progress, risks, and interdependencies.
Define, track, and deliver key operational programs with measurable outcomes aligned to company OKRs and company milestones.
Anticipate risks and dependencies, proactively remove roadblocks, and ensure high-impact initiatives are executed with discipline and accountability.
Maintain a strong operational pulse on daily execution—anticipating needs, resolving conflicts, and escalating critical issues to leadership when required.
Lead cross-functional efforts to design and optimize tools, processes, and playbooks that scale Operations for efficiency, repeatability, and safety.
Support process design, documentation, and continuous improvement across test, fleet, and service operations.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to enable informed decision-making and track operational KPIs.
Oversee real-time resource allocation to support robotaxi fleet operations
Act as the connective tissue between technical, operational, and executive teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely delivery of commitments.
Partner with Technical Program Management, Finance, HR, and Product to ensure resource alignment and effective scaling of organizational capabilities.
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to executives and stakeholders.