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Reporting to the Director of Test Operations, this role serves as the strategic and operational leader for Mission Support functions, overseeing frontline supervisors and specialists while driving operational excellence, workforce planning, and cross-functional execution. The Mission Support Manager is accountable for developing and executing strategies that maximize fleet availability and mission readiness through effective management of vehicle bring-up and shutdown activities, platform safety checks, charging operations, vehicle troubleshooting, software deployment support, and field recovery activities. This role oversees Fleet Management functions, Calibration operations, Test Operations, and also partners with Engineering and Infrastructure teams to deliver fleet readiness objectives, improve operational processes, and ensure service levels consistently meet business requirements. The Mission Support Manager is a highly effective people leader with strong operational acumen who can balance tactical execution with strategic planning while thriving in a dynamic and rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle environment.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nLead and develop the Mission Support organization, including Mission Support Supervisors and Specialists, by providing coaching, performance management, career development, and succession planning.\nEstablish and execute operational strategies that ensure fleet readiness, vehicle availability, and mission execution objectives are consistently achieved.\nOwn and manage fleet readiness performance metrics, including vehicle uptime, mission-ready percentages, charging compliance, field recovery response times, and operational efficiency targets.\nOversee daily fleet support activities, including vehicle inspections, platform bring-up and shutdown procedures, software updates, charging operations, troubleshooting, and non-nominal vehicle recovery activities.\nEnsure safe, compliant, and standardized execution of all Mission Support procedures across shifts and operating locations.\nDevelop staffing models, scheduling strategies, and resource allocation plans that effectively support business growth, surge operations, and commercialization activities.\nServe as the operational escalation point for fleet readiness disruptions, complex vehicle events, and cross-functional execution challenges.\nLead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve operational reliability, fleet availability, and service delivery.\nLead Fleet Management, Calibration, and Test Operations teams to identify operational risks, prioritize initiatives, and optimize fleet performance.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing scalable processes, tools, workflows, and operating procedures.\nEstablish performance expectations and accountability mechanisms that promote operational excellence, ownership, and proactive problem-solving behaviors throughout the organization.\nDevelop and maintain operational reporting and business review mechanisms to provide leadership visibility into fleet readiness, performance trends, and organizational health.\nLead cross-functional projects supporting fleet expansion, launch readiness activities, process optimization, and operational scalability initiatives.\nManage departmental operating budgets, resource planning activities, inventory requirements, and expense reporting processes.\nEnsure accurate documentation of operational activities, incidents, maintenance events, and fleet readiness metrics.\nIdentify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and applicable local, county, and state regulations.\nFoster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer experience.\nDemonstrate flexibility in work schedules and provide leadership support during extended hours, weekends, and high-priority operational events as required.\nQualifications:\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience in fleet operations, transportation operations, autonomous vehicle operations, logistics, automotive operations, or a related technical field.\nMinimum of three (3) years of experience leading frontline supervisors, operational teams, or cross-functional programs.\nBasic working knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle technology.\nDemonstrated experience leading teams in fast-paced, highly dynamic, and operationally complex environments.\nStrong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.\nDemonstrated ability to identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.\nStrong data-driven decision-making and business acumen.\nProven experience managing multiple priorities and balancing strategic planning with tactical execution.\nHighly organized, efficient, and process-oriented.\nStrong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.\nValid driver's license required.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nProficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite applications.\nFamiliarity with Jira and other operational workflow management tools.\nPreferred Qualifications (not required):\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Management, Business Management, or equivalent experience.\nPrior leadership experience within autonomous vehicle operations, mobility services, transportation operations, fleet operations, or logistics organizations.\nExperience managing managers or multiple operational teams across shifts and locations.\nExperience building operational processes and scaling teams in startup or high-growth environments.\nDemonstrated experience with working knowledge in a Linux environment.\nExperience with NHTSA Levels 2-5 Autonomous Vehicles preferred.\nLean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or other operational excellence certifications preferred.\nDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, organizational change management, and commercialization readiness activities.\nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and frequently walk for long periods. The employee is occasionally required to crouch, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.\nWorking Environment:\nThis role requires the ability to interface with both office and field environments. While primarily office-based, the Mission Support Specialist will be present at test facilities, requiring the ability to safely operate and ride in autonomous vehicles, oversee vehicle inspections, and engage in field operations as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. \nCandidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.\nSalary Range\n$84,000—$109,500 USD\nMotional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.\nOur journey is always people first.\nWe aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.\nHigher purpose, greater impact.\nWe’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do. \nScale up, not starting up.\nOur team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.\nFormed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\nMotional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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