Project Manager II, Aurora Support Operations

Aurora; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Aurora is hiring a Project Manager for Command Center Operations in Coppell, TX. You will independently lead cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen operational performance and support Aurora’s commercial operations.

Translate complex needs into structured plans, align stakeholders across Operations, Product, Engineering, Safety, and more, and drive initiatives from problem definition to adoption in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Safety‑focused and operationally minded with systems thinking.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and dependencies.
• Strong problem‑solving, judgment, and communication skills.
• Understanding of development operations and commercial impact.
• Experience using data, dashboards, or reporting tools to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects from definition through implementation with scope, milestones, and success metrics.
• Balance priorities, resources, and cross‑functional dependencies to meet business objectives.
• Use metrics and stakeholder feedback to identify improvements and implement changes.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Safety, and others.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and propose tradeoffs to leadership.
• Develop scalable processes and operating mechanisms for reliability and readiness.
• Drive adoption of new tools, workflows, and capabilities with planning and training.
• Provide leadership with progress, risks, decisions, and outcomes; promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Operations expertise

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview

Aurora’s Command Center plays a critical role in enabling safe, reliable, and scalable commercial operations. As a Project Manager supporting Command Center Operations, you will independently lead cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance, introduce new capabilities, and support the continued evolution of Aurora’s commercial operations.

You will translate complex operational needs into structured project plans, align stakeholders across Operations, Product, Engineering, Safety, and other functions, and drive initiatives from problem definition through implementation and sustained adoption. This role requires strong judgment, operational understanding, and the ability to create structure, manage competing priorities, and drive measurable results in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment.

In this role, you will:

• Independently lead moderately complex projects from definition through implementation, establishing scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, resource needs, and measures of success.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, balancing shifting priorities, resource constraints, and cross‑functional dependencies to deliver against business objectives.
• Use operational metrics, performance trends, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize work, and implement sustainable changes.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Safety, and other partners to define requirements, align ownership, resolve dependencies, and drive decisions and execution.
• Proactively identify project risks and operational constraints, develop mitigation plans, and escape material issues with clear recommendations and tradeoffs.
• Develop and improve scalable processes, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that strengthen Command Center reliability, effectiveness, and operational readiness.
• Drive successful adoption of new technologies, tools, workflows, and operational capabilities through implementation planning, stakeholder communication, readiness, and post‑launch evaluation.
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into project progress, performance, risks, decisions, and outcomes, translating lessons learned into ongoing continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Safety‑focused, operationally minded, with the ability to understand interconnected systems and evaluate impacts across safety, engineering, operations, and customer outcomes.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or initiatives, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, resource constraints, and measures of success.
• Strong problem‑solving and situational judgment, with the ability to create structure in ambiguity, evaluate tradeoffs, and determine when escalation is required.
• An understanding of development operations and the ability to relate them to commercial operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and gain cooperation from cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience using data, metrics, dashboards, or reporting tools to identify trends, inform decisions, and communicate project or operational performance.
• Ability to work independently, create structure in ambiguous situations, and exercise sound judgment in time‑critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, technology, logistics, transportation, or another operationally complex environment.
• Experience supporting remote operations, teleoperations, operational technology deployments, product launches, or new capability rollouts.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel, or similar platforms.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum, or similar project or process improvement certifications.
• Technical fluency or familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, or similar technologies.

For roles based in Coppell, TX: The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $120,500 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in‑person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long‑term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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