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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.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are searching for a Staff Program Manager, Training Initiatives to join the Operations Excellence team, who would be based in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will be at the intersection of strategy, planning, and execution - you will turn strategic ideas into action and orchestrate sophisticated, cross-functional initiatives to rapidly scale Aurora’s training programs across our growing commercial footprint. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in ambiguity, has a strong bias for action, and brings a consulting-like approach to framing problems, building plans, and driving outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute against our training roadmap to meet business needs of market expansion, and scale learning initiatives effectively
Leverage a deep understanding of the needs and constraints of our business to enhance service delivery and cost-effectiveness of our training programs
Partner with Operations and TLC (Training, Learning, & Culture team) leaders to design our long-term strategy and establish a repeatable framework for our first-of-its-kind “train the trainer” programs at vendor and customer sites
Identify resource constraints and risks and facilitate conversations that drive action where needed to fill gaps in training needs
Ensure optimal utilization and scheduling of vehicle, trainer and training capacity based on the needs of internal operations, customers, and third-party vendors
Collaborate with operators, vendors, training teams, customers, and cross-functional teams to continuously improve training programs, evolve them with iterative product releases, and measure performance impact
Monitor training KPIs and identify actionable insights to drive improvements in readiness, proficiency, and safety performance

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in program management or operations strategy capacity
Bachelor’s degree and / or work experience in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Economics, Math, Statistics, Finance)
Proficient/advanced modeling skills in Excel/Gsheets
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills
Proven ability to synthesize complex trade-offs and present data and recommendations for strategic decisions to executive stakeholders.
Superior attention to detail and strong business acumen
Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment and not afraid to roll up sleeves
Ownership mentality to drive issues and tasks to completion, with a strong bias for action
Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%, with occasional nights or weekends flexibility to support infrequent operational needs.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $166,000 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.

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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 [email protected].

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Staff Program Manager, Training Initiatives

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