Operations Development Manager

This role will develop creative solutions to accelerate the rollout of Zoox's operational and infrastructure footprint. You will define specific requirements for new sites and solutions, evaluate external partners to support staging, maintenance, and other operational tasks, and execute the end-to-end integration of these facilities into our network. You are responsible for the physical and procedural blueprint that allows Zoox to activate and expand new cities quickly alongside its partner network. By standardizing how we distribute and enable infrastructure with third-party service providers, you will directly increase our market entry speed and expansion. Your focus is on ensuring every new location is operationally ready to support autonomous fleet activity safely and at scale.

In this role, you will:

• Define requirements and frameworks that enable Zoox to leverage strategic partnerships for rapid city deployments.
• Drive flexible site developments with a focus on integration speed and growing service capabilities across the partner real estate network.
• Spearhead joint development initiatives, serving as the primary operational link between external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the seamless integration of new sites and infrastructure.
• Identify and evaluate strategic external networks and partners to support specialized fleet requirements, driving expansion strategies that accelerate market entry/expansion speed.
• Standardize operational execution by establishing scalable SOPs, allowing Zoox to replicate successful infrastructure models as we grow our geographic footprint.
• Ensure long-term operational excellence across our partner network by implementing rigorous performance metrics and SLAs to guarantee safety, quality, and maximum fleet uptime.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, operations management, environmental studies, or equivalent. 6+ years of experience in operations strategy, joint development, or scaling physical infrastructure within mobility, logistics, or autonomous technology.
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex operational integrations or strategic partnerships from ideation through successful launch.
• Experience translating highly technical or specialized operational requirements into actionable deployment blueprints and performance SLAs.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, specifically bridging the gap between external partners and internal operations, engineering, and product teams.
• Strong analytical background with the ability to build quantitative operational models evaluating various scaling strategies and infrastructure investments.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in the autonomous vehicle, ride-hail, transportation, aerospace, airline operations, logistics, or other relevant mobility industries.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Operations Management, Operations Research, etc.).
• Direct experience successfully scaling physical operations or launching new city markets for a technology-driven transportation network.
• Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle fleet operational workflows (e.g., MRO, vehicle staging, data ingestion, recovery ops).
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or similar).
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

$175,000 - $219,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.