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Aurora Innovation, Inc.

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Director of Operations Readiness

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You will own the end-to-end endpoint launch process, from planning and budgeting through activation and transition to steady-state operations. You will coordinate cross-functional partners, deploy operations teams, manage risks, and report launch progress and performance to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Own the master launch plan, timeline, and budget for new endpoint activations
  • Align Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, Government Affairs, and Operations on milestones and blockers
  • Oversee the selection, training, and deployment of Senior Operations Manager teams
  • Monitor launch progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Provide executive leadership with updates on launch status, budget adherence, and KPIs
  • Build local leadership and operational capacity to transition sites to steady-state operations

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or program management
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
  • 4+ years leading multiple annual product, site, or technology launches nationwide or globally
  • Financial acumen, including budget management and P&L responsibility
  • Communication skills to influence and align diverse teams
  • Ability to travel for extensive periods of time

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