# Team Lead, Vehicle Operations

**Company:** [Zoox](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/zoox)
**Location:** Unspecified
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $102k – $156k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Vehicle Operations, People Management, Performance Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Management, Go-To-Market, Autonomous Vehicles, Safety Testing, Technical Communication
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Leads and supports a team of vehicle operators, coordinating safe daily operations, performance management, testing, and process improvement. The role requires 8+ years of cross-functional professional experience, supervisory experience, strong communication, and an excellent driving history.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Support vehicle operators in day-to-day operations while upholding a safety-centric, inclusive, and open communication culture.
- Manage administrative tasks including timesheet approval, expense reports, schedule validation, and written and oral performance feedback for direct reports and contingent workforce personnel.
- Coordinate with other Team Leads and Program/Project Managers to align team execution with organizational goals.
- Become a subject-matter expert on proprietary Vehicle Operations software and mentor team members to meet company standards.
- Support contingent workforce personnel and management by clarifying assignments and expectations.
- Conduct recurring testing with a priority on safety and maintain current knowledge of Vehicle Operations.
- Use metrics and collaborate with product and program management to improve processes and products across operations.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in a cross-functional, product-based environment.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience.
- Experience fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Proven problem-solving and operational-efficiency improvement skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues.
- Excellent driving history.
- Proactive, resourceful mindset.
- Ability to work onsite at the assigned location for all scheduled shifts.

## Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- People management experience, including performance management and reviews.
- 3+ years of autonomous vehicle industry experience.
- 4+ years of operations experience.
- Experience working cross-functionally on go-to-market initiatives.

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