Lead Cost Analytics Program Manager - Operations

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Amazon RSUs

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Senior / Staff Program Manager, Operations Cost Analytics in Foster City, CA. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of cost reduction efforts, leading analytics, visibility tooling, problem statements, and improvement plans across Operations, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and Product.

The role requires rigorous analysis, tool specification, and cross-functional execution to turn cost drivers into measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, analytics, or quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of program management, analytics, operations, finance, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with cost data experience.
• Experience building tools/dashboards to show cost data to stakeholders.
• Ability to run structured, cross-functional programs from start to measurable results.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Self-starter with bias for action in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fleet operations to identify, size, and prioritize cost drivers.
• Lead the cost control program and translate strategy into detailed plans.
• Build plans with Operations, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and Product.
• Drive statements from analysis to measurable cost improvements.
• Identify gaps in cost visibility and build dashboards for self-serve visibility.
• Develop KPIs and metrics tracking cost performance and progress.
• Ensure cost analyses are grounded in trusted data and tie savings to actuals.
• Communicate program status and cost impact to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Program management

Analytics

Operations

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decision making

Education

BS degree in engineering or analytics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

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Job description

Zoox is seeking a Senior / Staff Program Manager, Operations Cost Analytics in Foster City, CA. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of cost reduction efforts, leading analytics, visibility tooling, problem statements, and improvement plans across Operations, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and Product.

The role requires rigorous analysis, tool specification, and cross-functional execution to turn cost drivers into measurable improvements.