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Aurora · 1 day ago

Staff Training Planning Manager

positionDallas, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$112K/yr - $162K/yr
date7+ years exp

Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely and efficiently. The Staff Training Planning Manager will oversee the execution and optimization of all operational training programs, ensuring the workforce is trained and ready for commercial deployment milestones.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of training programs from onboarding through ongoing and advanced skill development for Aurora’s Operations department
Provide strategic direction and coaching to a distributed network of training instructors, ensuring accountability, quality, and consistency across all delivery sites
Oversee scheduling, facilitation, logistics, and resource planning for multi-site, multi-time-zone training sessions
Strategically tailor training schedules, plans, and delivery to the needs of internal operations, customer end-points, and third-party workforce programs
Oversee performance expectations for our training instructors to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery of our training programs
Establish and maintain standardized processes for training delivery, ensuring scalability and process maturity across terminals
Strengthen feedback loops with operators, instructors, customers, and cross-functional teams to continuously improve training relevance and impact
Establish metrics and monitor dashboards for training completion, pass rates, and performance trends
Translate training data into actionable insights that drive improvements in readiness, proficiency, and safety performance
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (including Software, Training, Safety, and Operations) to align training delivery with new product releases and operational processes
Coordinate and align across People, IT, Workplace, and instructors to deliver seamless onboarding and training experiences with clear ownership and accountability across all stakeholders

Qualification

Program managementTraining managementStakeholder managementAdvanced analytical skillsExcel/Google SheetsLearning Management SystemsChange managementContinuous improvementInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of experience in program management or training management capacity
Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority
Track record of multi-functional leadership and excellent stakeholder management to drive rapid, effective execution across the organization
Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex trade-offs and drive consensus on strategic decisions
Advanced analytical skills and business acumen, using data to inform action
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for modeling and performance tracking
High ownership mindset with a bias for action in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%, with occasional nights or weekends flexibility to support infrequent operational needs

Preferred

Experience working in a high-growth tech, logistics, or aviation industry
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and business intelligence tools
Experience building competency frameworks or certification-based training programs
Strong background in change management and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
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Company

Aurora

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Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://aurora.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Aurora has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (51)
2023 (91)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (51)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.19B
Key Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B

Leadership Team

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Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
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Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
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Recent News

Aurora Blog
Investing in the Future of Transportation, Aurora Raises over $530 million
2025-12-24
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Lightspeed Venture Partners portfolio- Aurora(Ravi Mhatre - Partner & Co-Founder, Raviraj Jain - Partner)
2025-12-24
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Detmar Selects Aurora to Deploy Expanded Fleet of Autonomous Trucks for Major Energy Producer
2025-12-08
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