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Staff Program Manager, Operations Partnership

Aurora · Coppell, TX · On-site

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About Aurora

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.

About the role

Serve as the strategic owner for complex operational partnership programs or portfolios, defining strategy, operating models, governance, measures of success, and key commercial and operational outcomes. Anticipate emerging operational requirements, risks, and capability needs and translate them into scalable partnership strategies and programs.

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, strategic partnerships, supplier management, operations, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience independently leading highly complex, cross-functional programs or partnership portfolios
  • Proven ability to define strategy, operating models, governance mechanisms, and performance systems in ambiguous environments
  • Track record of delivering significant functional or business outcomes through cross-functional leadership
  • Strong executive communication, business judgment, and stakeholder influence skills
More about this role

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 .

As a Staff Program Manager, Operations Partnership, you will lead strategy and execution across highly complex operational partnerships and program portfolios. You will operate across Operations, Business Development, Product, Legal, and other functions to establish scalable partnership strategies, governance systems, and performance mechanisms that enable critical business objectives.

This role requires significant autonomy, strong business judgment, and the ability to create structure and alignment across complex, ambiguous problems. You will help shape how critical partnerships operate at scale and influence decisions across multiple functions and levels of leadership.

Serve as the strategic...

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