Staff Program Manager, Operational Quality

Aurora Innovation • $115K — $166K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in operations, performance monitoring, or quality management.
  • Strong attention to detail and data integrity, especially with scorecards or dashboards.
  • Proven ability to identify and escalate operational risks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor vendor operational performance against SOPs and commitments, flagging deviations promptly.
  • Support resolution of escalations, coordinating with category leads and field operations.
  • Maintain accuracy of scorecard and performance data for metric reviews and reporting.
  • Identify and proactively flag emerging performance risk trends to leadership.
  • Contribute to improving monitoring processes and escalation models using Lean/DMAIC principles.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility and equity compensation.
  • In-person collaboration to enhance teamwork and leadership effectiveness.
  • Flexible work environment with a minimum of 3 days in-office presence.
Full Job Description
As the Staff Program Manager, Operational Quality, you monitor day-to-day operational performance against SOPs and operational commitments - uptime, recovery time, on-time delivery - across Aurora's operational ecosystem. You support escalation resolution, maintain scorecard data integrity, and flag emerging performance risk to leaders across Autonomous Operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment on when to escalate, and the ability to operate effectively across a fast-moving, cross-functional environment. In this role, you will • Monitor day-to-day vendor operational performance against SOPs and commitments (uptime, recovery time, on-time delivery) and flag deviations promptly. • Support resolution of active escalations, coordinating with category leads, Command Center, and field operations as needed. • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of scorecard and performance data used in metric reviews and leadership reporting. • Identify emerging performance risk trends and proactively flag them to Autonomous Operations leadership. • Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring processes and escalation models, applying Lean/DMAIC principles where appropriate. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, performance monitoring, quality management, or a related field. • Strong attention to detail and data integrity, with experience maintaining scorecards or performance dashboards. • Demonstrated ability to identify and escalate operational risks in a timely, well-organized manner. • Effective communication skills across cross-functional and multi-level stakeholder groups. • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in transportation, logistics, or autonomous vehicle operations. • Certifications such as PMP, CSP, Six Sigma, CFSE/P, or other relevant safety or project management certifications. • Knowledge of safety regulations and standards • Experience developing, implementing and improving Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) • Experience leading cross-functional teams. • Understanding of regulatory compliance processes related to safety standards. • Experience with Jira, Jama, Confluence, Google Suite. For roles based in Coppell, TX: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $166,500 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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