Autonomous Vehicle Operations Manager

Role: AV Manager (Autonomous Vehicle Operations Manager) Location: Tampa, FL The AV Manager will oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. This role ensures smooth field operations, compliance with safety standards, quality of service delivery, and team performance. The AV Manager will work closely with local and regional leaders to ensure efficient deployment of AV fleets and consistent driver/operator management Key Responsibiliti esLead, coordinate, and manage AV Driver/Operator teams across assigned location s.Conduct daily shift planning, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance trackin g.Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and operational protocol s.Train, coach, and mentor new and existing AV operators on operational procedures and program standard s.Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage disciplinary actions when require d.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering) to ensure vehicle readiness and resolve operational issue s.Monitor site productivity metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficienc y.Respond to on-ground escalations and operational emergencies promptl y.Prepare weekly operational status reports and performance summarie s.Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams to ensure optimal vehicle uptim Qualificati ons5+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related fie ld.Prior experience in a managing or lead role managing tea ms.Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance-driven environmen ts.Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skil ls.Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify process improvement opportuniti es.Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced field settin gs.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving reco rd.Ability to travel between assigned cities as need Preferred Sk illsExperience working with autonomous vehicles, fleet operations, or mobility transportation progr ams.Knowledge of incident reporting, compliance documentation, and operational aud its.Technical aptitude to understand basic AV system operations and diagnos nmentOn-site operations environment; may require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or split shifts based on program sched ules.Field-based work involving both indoor and outdoor environm ents.Significant travel required - approximately 90% of the time across locat #J-18808-Ljbffr