Senior Cost Analytics Program Manager - Operations

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

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Senior / Staff Program Manager, Operations Cost Analytics in Foster City, CA. You will own end-to-end cost-reduction programs, analyzing operations, building visibility tools, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver measurable savings.

The role requires deep analytical rigor and the ability to translate data into actionable cost-improvement plans. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and Product to ensure savings are grounded in

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, analytics, or quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, analytics, operations, finance, or consulting with cost/efficiency impact.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficient with operational and cost data.
• Experience specifying or building tools/dashboards with Data Science or Engineering for visibility.
• Proven ability to run structured, cross-functional programs from problem identification to results.
• Excellent stakeholder management with strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with bias for action in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills translating challenges into analyses and actions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost analytics

Program management

Cross‑functional leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

BS in engineering/analytics/quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Tableau/Looker

Job description

Zoox is seeking a Senior / Staff Program Manager, Operations Cost Analytics in Foster City, CA. You will own end-to-end cost-reduction programs, analyzing operations, building visibility tools, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver measurable savings.

The role requires deep analytical rigor and the ability to translate data into actionable cost-improvement plans. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, and Product to ensure savings are grounded in