Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Fleet Operations & Logistics Lead, Middle East

Rocket Lab; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autonomous vehicles is seeking an AV Operations Manager in Dubai. This role involves shaping AV fleet operations strategies, managing relationships with various stakeholders, and optimizing vehicle uptime. Ideal candidates have strong operational experience, analytical skills, and are passionate about innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years AV Operations experience.
• 5 years in Operations or related fields.
• Experience in launching AV Operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive AV deployment in the Middle East.
• Manage fleet partner relations and resolve operational issues.
• Analyze data to inform operational plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

Process building

Operational efficiency

SQL

Education

Engineering or technical background

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

This position is based on-site in Dubai OR Riyadh. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and executing Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle (AV) fleet operations strategy to support the scaled deployment of AVs in a newly launched market. You will collaborate closely with AV developers, fleet operators, infrastructure partners, and real estate stakeholders to drive industry-leading asset utilization and maximize vehicle uptime—ultimately contributing to best-in-class fleet economics.

You will be responsible for supporting the development and leading the execution of Uber’s AV fleet operations strategy within your market. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong technical acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in ambiguity, enjoy building processes from the ground up, and are passionate about scaling operational capabilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

1. Collaborate with your team to drive AV deployment in the Middle East by implementing innovative operational solutions tailored to regional challenges.
2. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maximize vehicle uptime and optimize operational efficiency to meet or exceed performance goals.
3. Act as the main point of contact for the fleet partner, managing escalations and driving resolutions for any operational issues
4. Understand the end-to-end AV service ecosystem and support partners in overcoming challenges related to vehicle servicing, infrastructure, and logistics
5. Build and manage high-impact strategic partnerships to support AV fleet growth and operational success
6. Work cross-functionally within Uber to align on dependencies, contribute to budgeting and resource planning, define KPIs, and be accountable for market-level performance.
7. Leverage data to surface insights and trends—informing creative solutions and translating them into actionable operational plans

Basic Qualifications

1. Minimum 2 years AV Operations experience required
2. 5 years of total experience in Operations, Program Management, or related fields
3. Possess experience in launching AV Operations in existing/new markets
4. Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, startup-like approach
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making mindset and sound business judgment
6. Highly proficient in Excel or Google Sheets
7. Ability to travel to support a field presence (heavy travel required if not based in the deployment market)

Preferred Qualifications

1. Engineering or technical background is a plus
2. Excellent stakeholder management and project execution skills
3. Strong understanding of operational levers and their impact on unit economics
4. Ability to take initiative and prioritize effectively in a constantly evolving work environment
5. Proficiency in SQL and a strong passion for data analysis

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].