Aurora · 15 hours ago
Program Manager, Development Testing Operations
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expAurora is a company focused on delivering self-driving technology safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Program Manager I, Development Testing Operations to support the planning and execution of development testing activities, ensuring that engineering requirements are translated into structured test programs while managing schedules and resources.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner with Engineering, Safety, and Operations to turn development requirements into executable testing plans and milestones
Review and refine incoming test requests for clarity and feasibility to ensure "first-time execution success" and minimize re-testing
Ensure all development tests are intentional, well-scoped, and directly aligned with defined engineering outcomes
Establish a tight loop between execution teams and engineering stakeholders, translating technical blockers into actionable bug reports or process improvements
Identify and advocate for necessary operational tooling, hardware diagnostics, and infrastructure support required to unblock testing for your assigned workstreams
Define and manage "Operational Readiness" criteria for new features or hardware, ensuring safety protocols, tooling, and documentation are ready before testing
Track progress and dependencies, proactively identifying blockers and escalating risks with context and recommended solutions
Maintain clear program documentation, timelines, and status reporting for all cross-functional stakeholders
Drive change adoption and capture lessons learned to incrementally improve development testing workflows
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Operations, Technical Operations, or a related role
Ability to develop a functional understanding of hardware/software stacks, including how sensors, calibration, and software versions interact to impact vehicle behavior
Demonstrated experience with change management principles and successfully driving process improvements within an organization
Experience supporting technical or development programs in a cross-functional environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with comfort coordinating across technical and non-technical teams
Safety focused, with the ability to operate effectively in environments where safety is a core requirement
Flexible schedule with ability to work days, nights, and (or) weekends when required
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
Preferred
Technical aptitude, including the ability to understand technical designs, SDLC concepts, challenges, and risks, and work closely with cross-functional teams
Proven experience managing relationships and expectations with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience supporting testing, validation, or development programs in a technology or engineering-driven organization
Comfort using basic data, dashboards, or reporting to support prioritization, risk tracking, and execution decisions
Experience in autonomous vehicle, automotive, robotics, logistics, or similarly complex operational environments
Passion for shipping new-to-market products and the ability to dynamically adapt to new responsibilities required to do so
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 CapitalGreylock,Index Ventures
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
David Maday
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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