Staff Executive Operations Manager
Zoox
Operations
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 15, 2025
The Engineering Operations Manager, Vehicle Development will directly report to the Vice President of Vehicle Development. This role will support the leadership of vehicle development and drive technical strategic initiatives development and their implementation, with a specific focus on the connection between strategy and execution. The integrated approach Zoox has in its business development requires strong communication skills and experience, with specific reference to content creation, narrative, and creation of communication plans; this will boost the execution of Zoox’s roadmap plan, which requires a combination of engineering experience, solid understanding of business operations and execution capacity. The role will also provide support for company-wide initiatives, assuring their effective implementation within the Department. This is an ideal position for someone who works well under pressure, is a self-starter, and wants to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This role will require strong prioritization skills, attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple requests simultaneously. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior leaders within the company are also critical aspects of this role.
In this role, you will:
- Work with the Vice President of Vehicle Development and his staff to develop the strategic plan and the relevant execution and communication plan that will guarantee a successful implementation of the Department and Company roadmaps
- Hands-on preparation and management of contents for Vehicle Development business reports and relevant narratives for internal and external communication for operation management
- Support the Department growth in terms of headcount and organization development in alignment with the HR function with a focus on people retention and motivation
- Manage department communication, partnering with the Internal Communications team on the editorial plan and processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Master’s degree of Business Administration
- 15+ years of experience in program/project management and operation management, with significative communication content
- Experience in an automotive environment with a direct responsibility role is a bonus
- Expert-level written and oral communication and technical computer skills, including proficiency with the Google for Business Suite, Keynote, and other business applications
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks on a deadline