Aurora · 3 weeks ago
Senior Strategic Program Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $216K/yr
5+ years expAurora is a company dedicated to delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Senior Strategic Program Manager to drive the scaling of Aurora's business and freight network, managing go-to-market strategies and leading cross-functional teams to launch pilot programs and align commercial and technical roadmaps.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Set strategy and drive program management of go-to-market systems and processes to enable Aurora to scale rapidly
Lead Ecosystem Development: Define and build our enroute product support strategy by partnering deeply with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Development
Launch and Manage Pilot Programs: Lead a cross-functional team to define, scope, and execute initial commercial pilot programs. You will be responsible for setting objectives, tracking progress, and delivering results that pave the way for broader commercial launch
Drive Partner Enablement and Scale: Collaborate directly with Aurora’s partners to design and implement site infrastructure and operational frameworks. Lead workshops and engagements to ensure partners can successfully support and manage Aurora Driver-powered trucks
Align Commercial and Technical Roadmaps: Work closely with Engineering teams to translate commercial needs and operational learnings into detailed progression roadmaps, ensuring our technology development is tightly aligned with our market expansion
Qualification
Required
5+ years in logistics, self-driving tech and/or other strategic and/or product operations role
Direct, measurable impact through the design, development, and execution of strategy
Experience in leading cross-functional teams in service of a large workstream
Aptitude as a product owner or product manager
Being comfortable with technical depth and engineering requirements
Preferred
High level of comfort working in ambiguity. Must be able to define the unknown, create structure and manage change
Owned products end-to-end, from ideation to launch
Experience clarifying product challenges and details via written documents to get alignment with senior leadership
Financial or Data Modeling skills
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits
Company
Aurora
Aurora is building self-driving technology to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger ones.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
UberSequoia Capital
2024-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $483M
2023-07-19Post Ipo Equity· $820M
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.8B
Leadership Team
Chris Urmson
CEO and co-founder
Sterling Anderson
Co-Founder & CPO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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