The Vice President of Test Engineering & Fleet Operations is the senior leader responsible for establishing, managing, and communicating all aspects of Motional’s Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing, commercial fleet operations, and fleet management and logistics. The Vice President of Test & Fleet Operations is responsible for ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization through fiscal responsibility, providing quality service to customers and other stakeholders, and leading culture to ensure the delivery of a safe, reliable and accessible AV Fleet.
**This position must travel 50% to our commercial launch site in Vegas. Other travel 10%
What You'll Be Doing:
Test Engineering & Operations
- Lead a team of technical and operations directors responsible for the design and implementation of Test Engineering & Operations for both process and product performance
- Ownership of Motional’s Driverless Test Team processes, deliverables, and reporting, both technical and non-technical in support of OKR’s and milestones
- Report on test team operational health metrics to program management and executive teams; strive for continuous improvement in operational excellence
- Define and prioritize detailed test plans that align to key objectives in the various phases of Motional’s product development process
- Grow the capabilities of the group and champion both transformation and continual improvement in test tools & practices to gain efficiency and relentlessly improve to scale
- Build and maintain relationships with key technical leaders in the organization spanning various engineering teams
- Define opportunities to increase efficiency in the execution of missions and overall vehicle operations
- Lead feedback to cross-functional teams to improve SW, system design, and safety processes
- Provide support and guidance for vehicle operator Team Leads in managing large teams of operators and a contingent labor force
Commercial Fleet Management
- Executes long-term and short-term fleet plans by being responsible for the strategic planning, allocation, and distribution of assets across the business centers based on operational needs of each operating area.
- Create, monitor, and report on operating KPIs and metrics to measure operational efficiency and adjust strategy, as necessary
- Provide business insight into areas of success and improvement, and help translate for our executive leadership key underlying drivers of business performance
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership and engineering teams to help solve operational problems by using data and analytics and measure on-going business performance through the creation and reporting of operational KPIs
- Identify, develop, and implement standardization of fleet processes, systems, and the implementation of cost mitigation strategies
- Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and safety measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
- Analyze maintenance processes, make recommendations for action needed and implement procedures to ensure optimal and consistent performance across divisions providing maintenance support.
Leadership
Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
- Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the Chief Operating Officer and other senior executives.
- Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management and the AV industry.
- Identifies development needs and works with appropriate departments and business partners to ensure proper training is developed and provided.
- Leads and continuously develops a high performing team that demonstrates Motional’s core values
Planning and Budgeting
- Collaborates with other departments and teams to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive and detailed economic cost analyses for fleet optimization decisions.
- Ensures that departmental decisions, staffing plans, project management, and all capital and operational expenses are aligned with the organization’s business plan and vision.
- Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
- Establishes and administers the department’s budget and monthly forecast in partnership with the Finance team.
What We're Looking For:
- Large scale commercial fleet operations experience building and deploying required, with a focus on scaling service while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of senior operations management with at least 5 years leading a large test engineering and fleet operations team
- You will share subject matter expertise on a variety of testing methodologies relevant to our business environment and you will develop and up-level the testing skills of Motional’s cross-functional agile teams.
- Experience managing people in a large, globally distributed organization
- Experience with automated testing tools, software development, and testing methodologies
- Experience with Context-Driven testing practices and methods
- Large scale commercial fleet operations experience building and deploying required, with a focus on scaling service while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling you to successfully lead and mentor people both virtually and in-person.
- Ability to develop and interpret financial goals and results.
- Proven track record of leading by example, proven mentorship, positive relationship building and customer satisfaction, managing change and building culture.
- Business development support initiatives and experience in commercializing a new product or service.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred.
- Able to travel domestically and internationally at least 30% of the time
What You Bring:
- A strategic, collaborative leader with great people management skills
- Able to think independently and embrace delivering against deadlines with keen attention to detail and focus on innovative solutions
- Able to work cross functionally through complex tasks and balance multiple projects within tight timelines
- An analytical problem solver, independent, well organized, and accustomed to a fast paced environment
- Able to work on a diverse team, build networks, promote collaboration, and lead by influence
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to convey and detect communication
- You are occasionally required to remain stationary at times for up to 50% of working time; operate power tools, move in designated working areas; & operate and use office equipment
- You may occasionally move up to 50 pounds
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Salary Range
$280,000—$325,000 USD
Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.
Our journey is always people first.
We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.
Higher purpose, greater impact.
We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.
Scale up, not starting up.
Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.
Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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What We Do
Our team is commercializing a world-class driverless system. The Motional team is behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward in the last decade, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s most-established public robotaxi fleet. Strategically formed by Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv, a global technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives.
Why Work With Us
Our leadership team has been working in this industry for decades and includes renown early innovators in driverless technology. We are creating a future where transportation is safe, reliable, and accessible. Join our team in revolutionizing the industry that will change how the world moves.
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