Full-Time

Staff Executive Operations Manager

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Zoox

Zoox

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric ride-hailing vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$193k - $243kAnnually

+ Sign-on Bonus + Amazon RSUs + Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Foster City, CA.

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline and at least 7 years of relevant experience in AV, EV, or related industry preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience leading technical teams.
  • Experience engaging and collaborating with C- Suite executives.
  • Highly organized and excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and workflows on deadline.
  • Strong track-record managing complex cross-functional projects with strong knowledge in system safety and/or systems engineering processes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to the Senior Director, providing insights that influence departmental strategies, co-leading their implementation, and leading various business initiatives.
  • Act as an extension of the Senior Director when designated and serve as a mentor to junior members of the leadership team and potentially manage direct reports.
  • Review work streams and processes to identify operational needs and inefficiencies, and develop and implement necessary improvements.
  • Lead cross-functional programs to achieve strategic goals, enhance operational efficiencies, establish processes, and develop key supporting assets.
  • Identify areas for operational improvement, lead efforts to streamline processes, manage key projects, and facilitate communication and collaboration across the organization.
  • Understand or strive to learn the technical concepts, architecture, and systems development methods associated with the Zoox SDMA team.

Zoox is developing a fully integrated autonomous ride-hailing service with a vehicle designed specifically for self-driving. This vehicle features advanced sensors and AI systems for navigating urban environments and has a spacious interior for up to four passengers. Safety is a priority, with extensive testing and collaboration with regulatory bodies, while the vehicles are fully electric to promote sustainability. The goal is to enhance urban transportation, making it smarter, safer, and more efficient.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

50%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Williams Racing enhances brand visibility in automotive and tech sectors.
  • Expansion to San Francisco and Las Vegas shows growing market presence and capability.
  • Hiring Tesla's former head of Autopilot HW engineering brings valuable expertise to Zoox.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Waymo and Cruise could impact Zoox's market share.
  • Potential intellectual property disputes with Tesla may lead to legal challenges.
  • Expansion to new cities may face regulatory hurdles and local opposition.

What makes Zoox unique

  • Zoox designs vehicles specifically for autonomous operation, unlike retrofitting existing cars.
  • Zoox's vehicles feature a futuristic design with state-of-the-art sensors and AI systems.
  • Zoox is committed to sustainability with fully electric vehicles reducing emissions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Free Lunch or Snacks

Employee Assitance Program