US – Technical Operations Manager

Overview

In this role you bridge Science, Product, Engineering and Operations to convert strategy into on-road testing programs. You lead global testing, roadshows and customer validation, shaping feedback loops between field operations and development. You ensure safety, feasibility and schedules while driving continuous improvement with fleet data. The position offers ownership in a fast-moving, ambitious autonomy program and the chance to impact how Wayve scales field testing across regions.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive equity package
• relocation support and visa sponsorship
• hybrid working model
• learning and development budgets
• health insurance and wellbeing benefits
• maternity and paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Serve as the bridge between Science, Product, Engineering and Operations to align programs and on-road activities
• Lead testing and demonstration programs across global operations, including roadshows and customer validation
• Coordinate structured feedback between field operations and development teams for faster iteration
• Convert high-level strategies into actionable on-road testing plans with Fleet Operations
• Collaborate with Systems and Enablement teams to leverage fleet metrics for process improvements
• Foster innovation in field testing and explore new experimental methods
• Build strong partnerships with model development teams to maximize data and feedback value

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 of managing programs/demonstrations/operations requiring coordination between technical and operational teams
• Deep experience with test planning, operational readiness frameworks, and structured feedback loops
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills for cross-functional workshops
• Ability to influence remote and international teams in fast-paced tech environments
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication with technical documentation and SOPs
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of time
• Strong problem-solving skills in evolving, ambiguous environments

• facilitation
• stakeholder management
• communication
• test planning
• operational readiness
• fleet data analysis

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