Autonomous Fleet Operations Manager

AutoNation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking a Fleet Service Manager – Autonomous Vehicles to lead a team of technicians responsible for maintaining a growing robotaxi fleet. You will set priorities, monitor KPIs, and implement data-driven improvements while ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety standards.

You will collaborate with client leadership and AutoNation teams to optimize maintenance operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment, delivering strong performance and high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle repair at an automotive service center or as a fleet operator.
• Experience managing a team of 25 or more vehicle technicians, with varying levels of skill and training.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage simultaneous initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with partners, vendors, or large accounts.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret KPIs, identify trends, and drive operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Establish work priorities and monitor KPIs to measure the success of fleet maintenance operations.
• Collaborate with client leadership to align goals and strategies, acting as a liaison between client and AutoNation.
• Ensure all work orders are closed accurately and in a timely manner while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.
• Lead and develop a team of up to 10 direct reports and approximately 150 indirect reports across multiple service functions.
• Deliver weekly/monthly business reviews displaying operational excellence for the managed services AutoNation provides.

Skills

Fleet management

Team leadership

Operations management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Scheduling platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

ASE certifications

Autonomous vehicle maintenance experience

Tools

Scheduling platforms

CRM/operations systems

Google Workspace

Job description

AutoNation is seeking a Fleet Service Manager – Autonomous Vehicles to lead a team of technicians responsible for maintaining a growing robotaxi fleet. You will set priorities, monitor KPIs, and implement data-driven improvements while ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety standards.

You will collaborate with client leadership and AutoNation teams to optimize maintenance operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment, delivering strong performance and high customer satisfaction.