Project Manager supporting AutoNation’s partnership with an Autonomous Vehicle company by leading cross-functional initiatives to enable operational readiness and high-quality repair operations.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting Autonomous Vehicle partner market expansion and fleet scalability.
Support executive priorities related to operational readiness, technician engagement, and repair quality.
Define program scope, success metrics, KPIs, and readiness plans.
Coordinate with internal AutoNation teams to align resources, timelines, and deliverables.
Support current and future vehicle platform programs, including new autonomous and EV models.
Ensure alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Develop and manage integrated project plans, launch calendars, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans.
Identify and escalate operational risks related to throughput, downtime, parts availability, and infrastructure.
Deliver clear, data-driven updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Collaborate with external fleet service providers supporting charging, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs.
Ensure partners meet SLAs, safety standards, and autonomous vehicle service protocols.
Monitor partner performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
Drive initiatives to improve parts availability and reduce supply chain bottlenecks.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to support scalable repair processes.
Improve processes supporting high reliability, safety, and service quality.
Facilitate readiness reviews, launch checkpoints, and working sessions.
Support workforce and partner training initiatives tied to new platforms and protocols.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in automotive aftersales, fleet operations, or related environments.
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives with technical and operational dependencies.
Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and risk management skills.
Automotive aftersales experience such as (but not limited to): warranty claims submission, workshop processes, dealer management systems, parts procurement processes.
Familiarity with OEM service networks and warranty operations.
Experience in automotive, EV, or autonomous vehicle repair operations (Preferred).
PMP, Agile, Lean, or similar project management certification (Preferred).
Benefits
Competitive compensation and 401k matching
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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