Autonomous Vehicle Field Operations Lead

Aceolution Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aceolution Inc. is seeking an AV Manager to oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. You will ensure smooth field operations, safety compliance, service quality, and strong driver/operator performance.

You will collaborate with local and regional leaders to deploy AV fleets efficiently, manage teams, plan shifts, monitor metrics, and respond to escalations with timely reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related fieed.
• Prior experience in a managing or lead role managing teams.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance-driven environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced field settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel between assigned cities as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage AV Driver/Operator teams across assigned locations.
• Conduct daily shift planning, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing AV operators on operational procedures and program standards.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage disciplinary actions when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering) to ensure vehicle readiness and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor site productivity metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Respond to on-ground escalations and operational emergencies promptly.
• Prepare weekly operational status reports and performance summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams to ensure optimal vehicle uptime.

Skills

5+ years experience in ops, transport,

Managing/lead role experience

Safety protocols knowledge

Communication & leadership

Analyze performance metrics

Travel between cities

Driver’s license with clean record

Job description

Aceolution Inc. is seeking an AV Manager to oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. You will ensure smooth field operations, safety compliance, service quality, and strong driver/operator performance.

You will collaborate with local and regional leaders to deploy AV fleets efficiently, manage teams, plan shifts, monitor metrics, and respond to escalations with timely reports.