About this opportunity
Zoox lists this Team Lead, Vehicle Operations (2nd Shift) opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zoox has embarked on a highly ambitious journey to develop an autonomous mobility solution, built from the ground up. As our Vehicle Operations team develops and scales, so does the challenge to understand operations data, ensure effective communication between development and operations, and inform key decisions to successfully scale the organization.
In this role as the Team Lead for Vehicle Operations, you will lead a team of Zoox Vehicle Operators who are field experts in tools, features, and functions related to Vehicle Operator workflows. You will coordinate and streamline processes to ensure your team executes both short-term and long-term targets, maintaining Zoox's high standards for all software and hardware tests. As a hands-on leader, you will work daily alongside your team, setting an example of discipline and safety to accomplish the mission. This role also involves close collaboration with other leaders within the Vehicle Operations organization and interaction with multiple cross-functional teams, including program management, strategy, vehicle engineering, and go-to-market teams.
Shift : Thursday - Monday, 3:45pm - 12:15am
In this role, you will:
Support vehicle operators in day-to-day operations, upholding a safety-centric, inclusive, and open communication culture.
Complete all administrative tasks concerning team management, including, but not limited to, timesheet approval, expense reports, schedule validation, and conducting written and oral performance feedback with direct reports and contingent workforce personnel at regular intervals.
Work closely with other Team Leads and Program/Project Managers within Vehicle Operators to keep their teams aligned with Zoox's overall goals.
Become a knowledge expert on Zoox's proprietary software related to Vehicle Operations and motivate and mentor direct reports and contingent workforce personnel to execute and deliver to Zoox's high standards.
Interact with contingent workforce personnel and management assigned to your team at Zoox to answer questions, provide information, and ensure they understand and execute their job assignments.
Conduct recurring testing, with a priority on safety, to ensure you stay up-to-date with the current state of Vehicle Operations.
Be metric- focused, collaborating with both product and program management teams to drive process and product improvements to mature both local and organization-wide operations
Qualifications 7+ years of professional work experience in a cross-functional and product-based environment
3+ years of supervisory experience
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
Proven ability to problem-solve and improve operational efficiency with a proactive mindset and resourcefulness to achieve company goals
Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management, and explain technical issues
Excellent driving history
Proactive mindset and resourcefulness
Ability to work on-site at your assigned location for all scheduled shifts
Bonus Qualifications Bachelors degree
People management experience, with an understanding of performance management & reviews
3+ years in the autonomous vehicle industry
4+ years of operations experience
Working with cross-functional teams on go-to-market initiatives
$96,000 - $116,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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