Team Lead, L3 Vehicle Operations

Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop an autonomous mobility solution, built from the ground up. As our Vehicle Operations team develops and scales, so does the challenge to understand operations data, ensure effective communication between development and operations, and inform key decisions to successfully scale the organization.

In this role, you will lead the team of Zoox Vehicle Operators who operate our L3 test vehicles. As the Team Lead for L3 Vehicle Operations, you will lead a team of field experts for tools, features, and functions related to Vehicle Operator workflows, coordinating and streamlining processes in support of Vehicle Operations at Zoox.

As a Team Lead, L3 Vehicle Operations, your role will be to lead a team of vehicle operators in ensuring they understand and execute both short-term and long-term targets. Leaders at Zoox are hands-on with their team, working with & alongside them on a daily basis, leading by example to ensure all software and hardware tests are executed to Zoox’s high standards. You will also be working closely with other leaders within the Vehicle Operations organization, as well as assisting and interacting with multiple teams across the company, including Program management, strategy, vehicle engineering, and go-to-market teams. Our Managers are disciplined team players and believe in doing everything it takes to safely accomplish the mission.

Shift / Schedule: This role will be 2nd shift (3:30pm - 12:30am) and Tuesday - Saturday

In this role, you will:

• Support vehicle operators in day-to-day operations, upholding a safety-centric, inclusive, and open communication culture.
• Complete all administrative tasks concerning team management, including, but not limited to, timesheet approval & schedule validation, and conduct written and oral performance feedback with direct reports at regular intervals.
• Work closely with other Team Leads and Program/Project Managers within Vehicle Operators to ensure their team stays aligned with Zoox’s overall goals.
• Become knowledge experts on Zoox’s proprietary software related to Vehicle Operations and motivate and mentor direct reports to execute and deliver to Zoox’s high standards.
• Interact with contractors assigned to Zoox to answer questions, provide information, and ensure they understand and execute their job assignments.
• Conduct testing ten or more hours every week with a priority on safety to ensure you stay up-to-date with the current state of Vehicle Operations.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional work experience in a cross-functional and product-based environment
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of direct reports
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Proven ability to problem solve and improve operational efficiency with a proactive mindset and resourcefulness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues
• Excellent driving history
• Proactive mindset and resourcefulness

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field
• 3+ years autonomous vehicle industry
• 3+ years of operations experience
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on go-to-market initiatives

Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $100K to $160K. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.