Director of Product Management

Aurora Services

Posted on 3/28/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Self-driving technology provider for various vehicles

Company Overview

Aurora stands out as a leading company in the autonomous driving industry, with its Aurora Driver system designed to operate a variety of vehicle types, demonstrating its versatility and broad applicability. The company's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in its use of advanced sensor fusion and proprietary computing, enabling the system to understand and navigate complex environments. Furthermore, Aurora's partnerships with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, such as Toyota, FedEx, and Uber, underscore its industry leadership and potential for large-scale impact.

Data & Analytics

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$5.4B

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -1%

1 year growth

↓ -3%

2 year growth

↑ 14%

Locations

Mountain View, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Communications

Management

SCRUM

Requirements

10+ years of Product Management leadership experience, as well as experience building and bringing a commercial software product to market
Engineering or quantitative degree, with strong technical aptitude
Experience leading product development of complex integrated systems
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, ability to influence without authority, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong people manager who is able to build high functioning teams, and coach & grow PMs
Data driven; metrics definition and ability to draw insight guide action from analysis

Responsibilities

Lead a Product Management team to design, develop and bring to market all of the software needed to run the Horizon product
Establish and drive Scrum Agile product management best practices within the team
Work within the framework of Epics, Features and stories. Create a 2 week sprint cadence for the entire Aurora Services team
Create a vision and product strategy for what Aurora Services will be and the value it will create for the organization
Work closely with the Service Delivery sub-module leads, operations and our customers to determine what features are needed in Aurora Services and constantly receive feedback
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the vision, goals and progress of Aurora Services
Create clear road maps and hold the team accountable to delivering
Develop the architecture required to support the comprehensive Aurora Services platform including both internally developed software as well as externally purchased SaaS products
Prioritize features and functionality in a manner than drives immediate and long-term value for the organization

Desired Qualifications

Work experience in the logistics or transportation industry
Understanding of the transportation industry, standard technology in the transportation industry and standard integrations
Experience building and deploying software products for the transportation industry

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Aurora Beacon is a software platform built to power reliable and scalable self-driving vehicle fleet operations. Beacon can seamlessly integrate with partners and use it as a value prop to Aurora’s business model. We’re searching for a Director of Product Management to join Aurora’s Service Delivery team and lead the Aurora Services Product Management function.

In this role, you will

Lead a Product Management team to design, develop and bring to market all of the software needed to run the Horizon product.
Establish and drive Scrum Agile product management best practices within the team.
Work within the framework of Epics, Features and stories. Create a 2 week sprint cadence for the entire Aurora Services team.
Create a vision and product strategy for what Aurora Services will be and the value it will create for the organization.
Work closely with the Service Delivery sub-module leads, operations and our customers to determine what features are needed in Aurora Services and constantly receive feedback.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the vision, goals and progress of Aurora Services.
Create clear road maps and hold the team accountable to delivering.
Develop the architecture required to support the comprehensive Aurora Services platform including both internally developed software as well as externally purchased SaaS products.
Prioritize features and functionality in a manner than drives immediate and long-term value for the organization.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of Product Management leadership experience, as well as experience building and bringing a commercial software product to market.
Engineering or quantitative degree, with strong technical aptitude.
Experience leading product development of complex integrated systems.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, ability to influence without authority, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong people manager who is able to build high functioning teams, and coach & grow PMs.
Data driven; metrics definition and ability to draw insight guide action from analysis.

Desirable Qualifications

Work experience in the logistics or transportation industry.
Understanding of the transportation industry, standard technology in the transportation industry and standard integrations.
Experience building and deploying software products for the transportation industry.

The base salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$315,000.00 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.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We have offices inseveral locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way. Our Careers pageprovides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on ourBlog.

Safety is central to everything we do. Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by working safely — no matter what.

We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation. To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own. One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration. We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work. As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation. Learn more on our Culture Page.