Technical Operations Manager

In order to set you up for success as a Technical Operations Manager at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience.

Demonstrable' experience in technical program management or operations roles at the intersection of R&D, product development, and field testing in high-complexity environments (e.g., autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or advanced mobility).

Proven track record of managing programs, demonstrations, or operations that require tight coordination between technical development teams and operational execution.

Deep experience with test planning, operational readiness frameworks, and structured feedback loops between field operations and technical development teams.

Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills: able to lead cross-functional workshops and coordinate between Engineering, Science, Product, and Operations teams effectively.

Proven ability to influence across teams and functions, including remote and international stakeholders in fast-paced technology environments.

Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills with experience creating technical documentation, SOPs, and stakeholder presentations.

Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time to support on-site program coordination across testing regions.

Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments with competing priorities.

Experience in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, or field robotics operations.

Exposure to automotive testing protocols, validation frameworks, or OEM partnership programs.

Experience supporting scaling in global, distributed teams with complex technical dependencies.

Experience with data analysis and performance tracking; 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 methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) or operational excellence frameworks.

Familiarity with vehicle commissioning processes, fleet management systems, or automotive safety protocols.

This role is a full-time role based in Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid) and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $171,000 to $229,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.