Volkswagen · 1 day ago
Manager, US Development Fleet Operations - Autonomous Driving
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expVolkswagen is a leading automotive company focused on developing fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. The Head of US SDS Vehicle Development Operations will oversee the strategic planning and execution of autonomous vehicle development operations across multiple U.S. cities, ensuring safe and efficient operations while aligning with customer deployment objectives.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Coleen Kane, CDR
Responsibilities
Oversee the vehicle operations required to support AV development testing, verification and validation activities across all targeted deployment cities (as of now Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Orlando, FL)
Build and manage a high-performing, geographically distributed operations team to support development activities, including test drivers, trainers, service technicians, contractors, their supervisors and support staff
Manage the US development vehicle fleet and make informed decisions regarding their delivery, upgrades and distribution across Austin and relevant US cities
Manage supplier on-site resident activities and priorities to meet operational demands
Plan resources, recruit, supervise, mentor and retain talent to meet the demands of ADMT's projected development operational needs
Ensure that the ADMT facility and vehicle fleet operates in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Manage the facilities required to support quality fleet operations - including garaging, servicing, charging, networking, as well as the office environment for all involved personnel in the Austin development hub
Drive the implementation of information technology (IT) and other infrastructure essential for efficient and scalable operations
Represent the company’s development testing activities in business and external forums during discussions, demonstrations, site tours and more
Support the selection and usage of commercially available test tracks for vehicle testing or operator training
Collaborate with the global ADMT test organization to shape best practices and execute test activities
Assure adherence to global development testing standards
Coordinate development activities with the Global MOIA team to ensure that customer-facing user testing and commercial operation schedules and other delivery needs are fulfilled
Plan vehicle generation, quantities and deliveries with the vehicle supply teams based out of Germany
Draft and deliver regular executive level reports/reporting to customers and stakeholders (partners, mentors, department heads, and top executives)
Identify key areas if inefficiency, work cross-functionally to establish best practices, and create & implement standard operating procedures
Identify necessary metrics and implement dashboards to analyze and report on fleet health, operational efficiency and more for the Austin hub and fleet
Collaborate with ADMT Business strategy teams and MOIA leadership to define and execute the US strategy for autonomous vehicle (AV) development and deployment across multiple urban centers
Align city-level operations with broader company goals, ensuring scalability, consistency, and innovation
Establish operational KPIs and monitor operations performance across cities (e.g. safety metrics, vehicle uptime, resource utilization) to drive continuous improvement
Own and manage budget for AV development operations across cities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional work experience
7+ years of operations and people management experience
Skilled in managing engineering, safety, product, and city operations teams
Be a people-focused leader with the ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams
Ability to work cross-functionally across product, engineering, safety, facilities, and real estate to ensure critical feedback from the road is communicated through the correct channels
Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) succinctly and effectively to various global audiences, from engineers to partners to C-level executives
Strong external communication skills for interfacing with external vendors, government officials, local communities and more
Ability to set department objectives that challenge and drive results
Project management skills and use of industry standard tools
Financial acumen to manage multi-city budgets supported by strategic planning and resource allocation to manage ROI
Proven ability to lead complex programs across geographically distributed teams and cities
Knowledge of vehicle operations, maintenance, data collection, and performance monitoring
Proficiency in data-driven approaches to identifying and mitigating operational and technical risks
Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of vehicle systems, components, and design characteristics
Asset management experience
Knowledge of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations governing the use of commercial vehicles
Preferred
Familiarity with autonomous driving technology, sensors, hardware and functions
Vehicle fleet management experience
Flexibility to accommodate change and thrive amid ambiguity
Passion for technology as an enabler for company growth
Ability to engage with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure legal and ethical deployment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools or equivalent
Company
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturer that supplies cars.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35M2025-08-20Grant· $35M
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