US – Technical Operations Manager

Overview

Join Wayve’s Technical Operations to bridge science, product, engineering and operations in the journey from R&D to delivery. You will lead on-road testing programs, coordinate cross-functional feedback, and translate strategies into actionable field plans with a focus on safety and feasibility. You’ll work with Fleet Operations and Systems Enablement to drive continuous improvement and innovative testing methods. This role offers scope to shape how field testing scales across a global operation and contribute to a world-class autonomous driving platform.

Pay / Benefits

• salary benchmarked against market
• equity
• relocation support and visa sponsorship
• hybrid working model
• learning and development budgets
• comprehensive health benefits and wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Bridge Science, Product, Engineering and Operations to align programs with on-road activities
• Lead testing and demonstration programs across global operations, including roadshows, customer programs and validation activities
• Coordinate structured feedback between field operations and development teams for faster iteration
• Convert high-level strategies into action plans for on-road testing with Fleet Operations, ensuring schedules, safety and feasibility
• Collaborate with Systems and Enablement teams to use fleet metrics for process improvement
• Foster innovation in field testing and explore new experimental methods
• Build partnerships with model development teams to maximize data value and operational feedback

Key requirements

• Experience in technical program management or operations at the intersection of R&D, product development and field testing in high-complexity environments
• Proven track record in managing programs requiring coordination between technical development and operations
• Deep experience with test planning, operational readiness frameworks, and structured field-to-development feedback loops
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills for cross-functional workshops
• Ability to influence across remote and international teams in fast-paced tech environments
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills with technical documentation
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
• Strong problem-solving skills in evolving, ambiguous environments

• facilitation and stakeholder management
• clear and concise communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• Confluence
• Asana
• Jira

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