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Wayve · 1 month ago

Commercial Operations Enablement Manager

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. The Commercial Operations Enablement Manager will bridge Science, Product, Engineering, and Operations, leading testing and demonstration programs to ensure effective feedback loops and operational readiness as the company transitions to a delivery-grade commercial AV organization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Convert high-level program plans into clear, actionable on-road plans in partnership with Fleet Operations leadership, ensuring alignment on scheduling, safety, and operational feasibility across diverse testing requirements
Lead execution across internal-facing and external-facing programs, coordinating between technical teams and operations to ensure seamless testing and validation execution while maintaining safety protocols and capturing valuable feedback
Act as the connective tissue between model developers, researchers, product teams, and operations, ensuring two-way visibility and structured feedback loops that drive faster iteration on features, releases, and model performance
Collaborate closely with Fleet Operations to maintain consistent experiment design, vehicle availability, and process quality across testing programs, ensuring repeatable, high-quality delivery at scale
Partner with Systems and Enablement teams to leverage fleet data, systems, and metrics for collaborative problem-solving and refinement of testing processes and internal tooling, quantifying improvements in operational performance
Proactively brainstorm and explore new experimental methods (e.g., adversarial route selection, edge case testing concepts), fostering a culture of curiosity and bold experimentation to uncover insights that drive novel breakthroughs
Build strong partnerships with model development teams, combining strategic thinking with practical operational expertise to maximize the value of every test, dataset, and feedback loop in support of commercial objectives

Qualification

Technical program managementTest planningStakeholder managementAutonomous vehiclesData analysisProject management toolsProcess improvementProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Wayve

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Wayve develops AI software for automated driving that learns from data to navigate environments.
dateFounded in 2017
location
London, England, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
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https://wayve.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Wayve 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)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (5)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.26B
Key Investors
Innovate UKUberSoftBank
2025-07-28Grant
2024-08-29Series C
2024-05-06Series C· $1B

Leadership Team

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Alex Kendall
Co-Founder & CEO
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Max Warburton
Chief Financial Officer

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