# Staff Program Manager, Cost Out & Productivity at Aurora

- Company: Aurora
- What the company does: Step inside the world of self-driving freight, powered by the Aurora Driver. Delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Backed by Greylock, Index and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://aurora.tech/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Coppell, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $115K to $167K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aurora-operations-inc/4c9f56c9-98e8-42b3-bc05-af52cbdf21b6?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aurora-staff-program-manager-cost-out-and-productivity/

## About the role

Serve as the strategic owner for cost-to-serve performance across the partner portfolio, defining the measurement framework, targets, and improvement roadmap. Analyze cost trends across partner categories to identify systemic inefficiencies, pricing anomalies, and consolidation or renegotiation opportunities before they impact commercial operations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of relevant experience in program management, cost/productivity management, operations, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, data-driven cost-reduction or productivity programs across functions
- Proven ability to define governance mechanisms and performance systems for cost efficiency in ambiguous environments
- Track record of delivering measurable cost or efficiency outcomes through cross-functional leadership
- Strong executive communication, business judgment, and stakeholder influence skills

Tags: Vehicle Operations

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