Expansion Program Manager, AV Fleets
Job Description
About the RoleUber is at the forefront of building the autonomous vehicle (AV) future — one that brings together AV technology developers, fleet operators, infrastructure partners, and regulators into a seamless hybrid ecosystem. As a Launcher, you’ll play a foundational role in turning new markets live – bringing sites online, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and building launch processes that scale. You are a dynamic generalist with the tenacity to solve ambiguous problems, build new systems from scratch, and hustle toward launch-readiness with precision.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-travel, high-autonomy environment, capable of both strategic thinking and boots-on-the-ground execution. You embody true grit – resourceful, relentless, and always moving forward. What You’ll DoOwn end-to-end execution for new AV fleet market launches — from pre-launch planning through day-one operations. Drive cross-functional coordination across product, engineering, infra, operations, safety, and external AV partners.
Operationalize launch playbooks into repeatable templates and identify blockers to AV fleet deployment. Stand up systems: from staffing to depot readiness, fleet tools to training.
Manage launch budgets and schedules using Google sheets and other tools. Build dashboards, slides, and weekly updates for leadership and partner consumption. Interface with AV developer partners, facility managers, and internal operations leads to ensure full readiness.
Serve as launch quarterback on-site — resolving real-time issues, conducting on-the-ground assessments, and ensuring operational excellence. Basic Qualifications3–5 years of program management, operations, consulting, or launch-related experience. Exceptional communication skills — both verbal and visual (Slides).
Strong Excel/Google Sheets capabilities; SQL proficiency strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with many stakeholders.
Comfortable with ambiguity; thrives in high-autonomy, high-travel roles. Strong ownership mindset and proven track record of grit and problem-solving. Preferred QualificationsExperience building something from scratch.
Experience in mobility, autonomous vehicles, logistics, or fleet tech. Background in managing or supporting multi-market expansions. Experience managing third party partners.
Track record building processes/playbooks from scratch. Prior experience interfacing with technical teams (e. g.
, network engineering, OEMs, or construction buildout). For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD$114,000 per year – CAD$127,000 per year. For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$116,000 per year – USD$128,500 per year.
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