Wayve
Operations Strategy and Planning Manager
Sunnyvale · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$171k-$229kDetected 2 days ago
SQLData VisualizationRoadmappingStakeholder ManagementBudgetingLogisticsPerformance ManagementCadenceLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFinancial Modeling
About the role
- We're looking for an Operations Strategy and Planning Manager to join Wayve's Commercial & Operations organisation, acting as a strategic force multiplier for our global Fleet Operations function.
- This role sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and execution, translating fleet performance and operational complexity into clear strategic direction and actionable plans.
- This is an ideal role for someone with a strong consulting or strategy background who wants to apply rigorous analytical thinking to one of the most operationally complex and consequential challenges in technology: deploying autonomous vehicles at scale.
Responsibilities
- Data-Driven Insights: Synthesise fleet performance data, operational metrics, and capacity trends into strategic recommendations that inform leadership decisions and drive continuous improvement across the operations organisation.
- Headcount & Budget Planning: Lead headcount modelling and budget planning for the operations function, partnering with Finance and People teams to ensure resource allocation is aligned to strategic priorities and growth targets.
- Special Projects: Own and drive high-priority, time-sensitive initiatives that cut across teams and functions - from standing up new operational capabilities to supporting commercial programme launches and global expansions.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the connective tissue across Wayve's global fleet operations teams - aligning regional leads, surfacing blockers, and ensuring consistent execution against shared goals.
- Executive Communication: Develop high-quality materials for leadership reviews, board updates, and cross-functional forums - distilling complex operational realities into clear narratives that drive alignment and decision-making.
- Operating Rhythm: Design and maintain the operational cadence for the function - including leadership forums, OKR tracking, and communications - ensuring the team is focused on the right priorities at the right time.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills - comfortable working with large datasets to generate insights, build models, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives from scoping through to delivery in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
- Experience building and managing OKR frameworks or similar goal-setting and performance management systems.
Requirements
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree, with prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or in a strategy/operations role at a high-growth technology company.
- Proficiency with data visualisation and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, SQL, or equivalent).
Compensation
- Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Own the operations annual and quarterly planning cycles - translating organisational priorities into structured plans with clear milestones, owners, and interdependencies across global fleet operations teams.
- Experience leading planning processes (annual planning, headcount modelling, budget management) in a dynamic, scaling organisation.
Company info
- Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
- Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
- In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
- At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment
- We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
- Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
- Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology.
- Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
- Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward.
- Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
- In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us-we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions.
Visa & Work Authorization
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