AV Operations Lead: Field Launch & Safety

General Motors; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

General Motors seeks an AV Operations Coordinator to lead frontline operations for autonomous vehicle test programs, planning, launching, and stabilizing manual and supervised operations across markets. This role blends in-field leadership with cross-functional work alongside engineering, incident response, and vendor partners.

The position requires travel up to 50% in the US, strong communication, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle operations management or related tech startup roles.
• Willing to travel at least 50% in the US.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operations across markets for AV test launches.
• Develop and refine operational procedures and checklists.
• Document and implement safe driving and vehicle prep procedures.
• Train AVTO hires on fleet safety protocols.
• Collaborate with fleet management and engineering teams.

Skills

Vehicle operations management

Operations planning

Project coordination

Travel willingness

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Bias toward action

Adaptability

2+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Motors seeks an AV Operations Coordinator to lead frontline operations for autonomous vehicle test programs, planning, launching, and stabilizing manual and supervised operations across markets. This role blends in-field leadership with cross-functional work alongside engineering, incident response, and vendor partners.

The position requires travel up to 50% in the US, strong communication, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced tech environment.