Wayve

TechnicalOperationsManager

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Operations Manager at Wayve. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Act as the critical bridge between Science, Product, Engineering, and Operations. Lead critical testing and demonstration programs across our global operations—spanning roadshow campaigns, customer-specific programs, and on-road validation activities”

What You'll Achieve.

identify operational bottlenecks; quantify program improvements

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

lean into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience translating complex technical strategies into actionable field operations, Experience building or interpreting dashboards, Experience identifying operational bottlenecks, Experience quantifying program improvements, Comfortable with project management tools such as Confluence, Asana/Jira, or equivalent, Experience implementing operational tracking systems, Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) or operational excellence frameworks, Familiarity with vehicle commissioning processes, fleet management systems, or automotive safety protocols

What You'll Do.

Act as the critical bridge between Science

Lead critical testing and demonstration programs across our global operations—spanning roadshow campaigns

customer-specific programs

and on-road validation activities

Work cross-functionally to ensure structured feedback loops between field operations and development teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cross-functionally to ensure structured feedback loops between field operations and development teams

Process & Methodology

project management

Full Job Description

About us Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems. Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving. In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future. At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact. Make Wayve the experience that defines your career! The role We're looking for a Technical Operations Manager to join Wayve's Technical Operations function, acting as the critical bridge between Science, Product, Engineering, and Operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and has proven experience translating complex technical strategies into actionable field operations. You'll lead critical testing and demonstration programs across our global operations—spanning roadshow campaigns, customer-specific programs, and on-road validation activities—working cross-functionally to ensure structured feedback loops between field operations and development teams. This role is key to our transformation from an R able to build or interpret dashboards, identify operational bottlenecks, and quantify program improvements. Comfortable with project management tools such as Confluence, Asana/Jira, or equivalent, and experience implementing operational tracking systems. Background in process improvement methodologie

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