Full-Time

Staff Product Operations Manager

Posted on 1/6/2025

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$112k - $180kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Product Operations
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Business Strategy
Data Analysis

You match the following Aurora Innovation's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 6+ years of related work experience, particularly in Product Management, Product Operations, Business Strategy & Operation, or Technical Program Management
  • Passion for execution and getting things done with a sense of urgency
  • Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, ability to influence without authority across departments and build support
  • Strong analytical abilities to develop data-driven proposals and define KPIs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in communicating nuanced, and often technical concepts to internal stakeholders
  • Proven experience in creating and driving efficient process improvements that can scale
  • Embraces challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment, ability to work through ambiguity
Responsibilities
  • Become an expert in the end-to-end mapping system, advising and collaborating with domain experts to develop, launch, and assess impact of new software capabilities
  • Serve as an advocate for Mapping Operations by leveraging data to identify and prioritize opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies
  • Closely aligned with engineering roadmaps and sprint-level objectives to ensure operational readiness to test and productionize new software developments (e.g. initiate training, documentation, process changes)
  • Establish scalable program management frameworks and best practices to enhance cross-functional collaboration and ensure consistency across the team
  • Develop detailed projects plans and experiments with clear objective, structure, and analytical rigor
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills to share project updates and business reports tailored for widely varied audience of peers, stakeholders, and executives
  • Foster a culture around continuous improvements, product mindset, and operational excellence

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology aimed at changing how transportation works. Their main product, the Aurora Driver, can be added to different types of vehicles to allow them to drive themselves, transporting both people and goods. Aurora stands out from its competitors by working closely with logistics companies, ridesharing services, and vehicle manufacturers to help them use this technology effectively. This partnership approach not only helps Aurora grow but also improves the safety and efficiency of its partners. The company makes money by licensing its self-driving technology to these partners, providing ongoing support and updates as part of the service. A key feature of Aurora's technology is its advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, which helps the vehicles detect their surroundings accurately. Aurora's goal is to make transportation safer and more accessible for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Nvidia and Continental enhance Aurora's technological capabilities and market reach.
  • New Bozeman facility expands Aurora's LiDAR research and testing capabilities.
  • Strategic partnerships with Toyota, Uber, and Volvo accelerate commercialization of technology.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges from FMCSA rejection of cab-mounted warning beacons may delay deployment.
  • Uber CEO's resignation from Aurora's board may impact strategic direction and partnerships.
  • Increased competition as Nvidia partners with multiple companies for driverless technology.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar offers superior range and speed for autonomous vehicles.
  • The Aurora Driver platform integrates software, hardware, and data for diverse vehicle types.
  • Aurora's Virtual Testing Suite ensures robust and reliable technology before deployment.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program

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